Staff Accountant

Post Consumer Brands • Lakeville, MN

223d • Remote

About The Position

As a key member of the accounting and finance team, the Staff Accountant contributes to the collective success of accurate and timely financial closings. This role involves shared responsibility for various accounting functions and supports the team in delivering precise and reliable financial reporting. Work Location: This position is Hybrid - Onsite at our Lakeville, MN location 3 days a week, with the option to work Remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Previous general ledger accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with JD Edwards a plus.
• Strong skills in Excel and other MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial accuracy by preparing and entering impactful journal entries that form the foundation of our reporting process.
• Take charge of balance sheet integrity by performing in-depth account reconciliations and insightful analysis—digging into discrepancies and resolving outstanding items to keep our financials sharp and reliable.
• Carry out all essential daily accounting functions, including transaction recording, account reconciliation, financial data entry, and monitoring of cash flow activities.
• Assist with fixed asset activities including but not limited to the review of capital asset requisition (CAR) forms to confirm compliance with company policy and set up related projects in ERP system.
• Research and provide recommendations for treatment of various fixed asset accounting situations in a timely manner.
• Partner with colleagues across departments to maintain SOX compliance, promoting a culture of integrity and teamwork in safeguarding our financial reporting processes.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support SOX compliance efforts, ensuring timely provision of requested information and follow-up materials as needed.
• Work with team members to document current procedures and collaboratively identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Embrace a flexible team mindset by backing up colleagues on key accounting tasks—helping maintain consistency and collaboration across the department.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree