Staff Accountant

Protolabs•Maple Plain, MN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Protolabs is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its Americas accounting function within a global finance organization. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role supports the monthly close and helps maintain a strong internal control environment at a publicly traded company. It combines hands-on accounting work with ownership of key processes and controls, in a fast-moving environment that values attention to detail, collaboration, and process improvement. The role is hybrid, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday in Maple Plain, Minnesota. The position is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status because of ITAR requirements. Individuals with temporary visas are not eligible for hire.

Requirements

At least 2 years of accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Experience at a public accounting firm.
General ledger experience, including month-end close, account reconciliation, financial reporting, general accounting, audit support, process improvement, prepaids, accruals, debits, and credits.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform work in a self-directed manner.
Ability to work and communicate well across all levels of the organization.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to change.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status; individuals with temporary visas are not eligible.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and post journal entries across accounting areas in support of the monthly close.
Perform and review account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
Support the close process, including variance analysis and flux explanations.
Own assigned general ledger areas and ensure accounting complies with U.S. GAAP.
Drive accounting process improvements, including close optimization, automation, and standardization.
Maintain and enhance accounting process and procedure documentation.
Serve as a control owner for key SOX controls.
Support internal and external audit requests, including testing and documentation preparation.
Partner with cross-functional teams across finance, operations, and other business functions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and total rewards package.
Health insurance, with traditional and high-deductible plan options.
Flexible Spending Accounts and a Health Savings Account, including employer contributions.
Dental and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Paid caregiver leave.
At least three weeks of PTO, wellness time, holiday pay, and volunteer hours.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate.
Matching grants through the Protolabs Foundation.