Sr. Staff Accountant

Parallel Technologies•Eden Prairie, MN

2h•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting team, responsible for owning the accounts receivable function, multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax filings, and key month-end processes. This individual maintains fixed assets and depreciation, prepaid and accrual schedules, and partners closely with Finance leadership on audits, compliance filings, acquisition support, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of their responsibilities, consistently meets deadlines, and communicates effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting operations
Demonstrated ownership of month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and analysis of large data sets)
Proficiency with ERP systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Self-starter and collaborative team member who takes ownership, communicates proactively, and partners with others to follow issues through to resolution
Continuous improvement mindset
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close responsibilities
Hands-on experience managing accounts receivable and collections
Experience preparing and filing multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax returns
Experience supporting external audits and compliance filings
Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working within an enterprise ERP

Nice To Haves

CPA a plus
experience with sales tax software (e.g., Avalara) a plus
Exposure to acquisitions, purchase accounting, or integration work a plus

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end accounts receivable function, including customer invoicing, collections, and customer account maintenance
Review, generate, and post customer invoices; verify billing accuracy against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project documentation
Manage the AR inbox and serve as the primary point of contact for customer and internal billing, payment, and dispute inquiries
Perform bi-weekly AR Aging, lead collection efforts via communication to customers, and escalate past-due and at-risk balances to management with recommended actions
Support progress, milestone, and retainage billings, including lien waivers and customer billing portal submissions as applicable
Reconcile the AR subledger to the general ledger monthly and resolve reconciling items
Document and continuously improve AR policies, procedures, and internal controls; identify automation and process improvement opportunities
Prepare, review, and file sales and use tax returns across all applicable state and local jurisdictions leveraging Avalara Tax Software
Maintain the sales and use tax filing calendar and ensure all returns and payments are submitted accurately and on time
Reconcile sales and use tax liability accounts monthly and resolve variances
Collect, validate, and maintain customer exemption and resale certificates
Ensure taxability of products and services is maintained correctly ERP (e.g., Avalara)
Monitor economic nexus thresholds and support new state and local registrations
Research and document sales and use tax positions; respond to jurisdiction notices, inquiries, and audits
Own assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and complete them within the published close calendar
Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, and reclassifications
Maintain the fixed asset subledger: additions, transfers, and disposals
Maintain lease schedules and prepare related entries in accordance with ASC 842
Support revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and unbilled/WIP analysis in accordance with ASC 606
Review transaction and journal entry coding for accuracy, consistency, and proper cutoff
Provide ad hoc analysis, reporting, and project support to Finance leadership and business partners
Mentor and review the work of accounting coordinators and junior accounting staff
Serve as backup for other accounting functions as needed and perform other duties as assigned