Staff Accountant
American Flexible Produ•Chaska, MN
•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on transactional accuracy, month-end close support, and maintaining reliable financial records. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for accounts receivable, general ledger support, and assisting the CFO in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- ERP experience required (Epicor preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Must be able to communicate (read, write, and speak) fluently in English
- Ability to read and interpret documents, sales tracking/reports and procedure manuals
Nice To Haves
- Experience with quality management software
- Experience with ERP systems (Paperless Parts)
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
- Prepare and post journal entries during month-end close
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances (excluding bank reconciliations)
- Assist with financial reporting and analysis
- Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation
- Support budget-to-actual analysis and reporting
- Process customer invoices and apply cash receipts
- Maintain accurate AR records and aging schedules
- Follow up on past-due balances and resolve discrepancies
- Process credit memos and billing adjustments
- Set up new customers in Epicor, including required data validation
- Initiate and manage customer credit reference requests
- Maintain tax-exempt certificates and ensure proper tax treatment
- Process vendor invoices and payment runs with appropriate GL coding
- Respond to vendor inquiries
- Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams
- Set up new vendors in Epicor and maintain vendor records
- Collect, track, and maintain W-9 forms and compliance documentation
- Assist with inventory and cost accounting activities
- Support purchasing and invoicing workflows
- Partner with operations to resolve transactional issues
- Maintain organized accounting and operational documentation
- Assist with variance analysis and internal reporting
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis
- Support special projects and continuous improvement efforts
- Support annual audit requests and documentation
- Assist with preparation of 1099s and related filings
- Ensure adherence to company policies and GAAP standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
