Staff Accountant

Hawkins Careers • Roseville, MN

19d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The staff accountant position is responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, assisting with audit requests, and completing routine and non-routine accounting transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
• 1+ years relevant experience demonstrating strong analytical skills, ability to foster cross-functional working relationships, and capacity to handle multiple priorities and projects
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Ability to achieve results independently and within a team setting.
• Ability to multitask and work well while meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical ability

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and use of ERP systems, JD Edwards experience preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries for assigned accounts or functions, which may include cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, deposits, intangible assets, fixed assets, payables, accrued liabilities, leases, use tax, expense allocations and credit card expenses
• Reconcile assigned accounts and maintain supporting detail
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls and internal policies and procedures
• Perform all fixed asset accounting, including tracking construction in process, recording fixed asset additions and retirements, running book and tax depreciation and asset reports
• Prepare reporting on fixed asset spending versus budget
• Proactively monitor and analyze spending variances on projects, ensuring all capitalization and authorization policies are enforced
• Record fixed asset related journal entries and reconcile FAS to the general ledger for all entities
• Administer company vehicle program
• Assist with the year-end and interim external audits
• Aid with the internal and external SOX audits
• Model a continuous improvement mindset, identifying process improvements and efficiencies
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
• Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees