Staff Accountant

Nordic Ware•Saint Louis Park, MN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 80 years, our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us! As our Staff Accountant, you will assist in the integration of a new financial reporting tool, and an ERP system add-on. Once implementation is complete you will oversee the daily operations of our AP function to ensure the smooth, accurate, and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments. This role is perfect for you if you are a detail-oriented and passionate about financial analysis as well as driving process improvements and leveraging technology to modernize, digitize, and automate operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Accounting or related preferred.
3+ years of Accounts Payable or related experience.
3+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, general accounting, or similar roles.
Experience using ERP systems and accounting software, including exposure to business intelligence (BI) tools.
Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling capabilities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Process invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments accurately and within established timelines.
Review and execute payment runs, perform reconciliations, and prepare journal entries.
Address vendor questions and resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally.
Contribute to initiatives focused on digitization, automation, and modernization of AP processes.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and implement process improvements.
Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations related to fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals.
Provide support for audits and tax preparation by gathering documentation and responding to requests.
Develop and present financial reports that highlight key trends, risks, and opportunities.
Perform ad hoc analysis and support cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Create supplemental reports by extracting data from ERP systems, cleaning and organizing data, and delivering actionable insights.
Assist in the implementation of an add-on to our ERP system Epicor.
Assist in the implementation and ongoing development of a new financial reporting tool.