Staff Accountant

Protolabs•Maple Plain, MN

24d•$59,400 - $89,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. Join our team as a Staff Accountant! This is a hybrid role being onsite in Maple Plain, MN on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Staff Accountant is responsible to perform general accounting duties and provide management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and assisting in the preparation of financial statements. The primary areas of responsibility for this position include general accounting, accrued liabilities, and capital expenditures (fixed assets). With responsibility for the capital expenditures process, the person in this role will communicate and collaborate with international colleagues to ensure accurate and timely reporting. The Staff Accountant will also play a key role in the monthly financial close and reporting process as well as other accounting and special projects. As such, the ideal candidate for this role will be detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills who likes to work in a fast-paced growth environment. The candidate must be a strong team member who can also work independently and take initiative as opportunity permits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or qualification in Accounting or Finance
2-4 years of accounting experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to perform work in a self-directed manner
Must be able to work and communicate well within all levels of the organization
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and flexibility to change is essential

Responsibilities

Organize and track capital asset projects
Analyze general ledger account balances to identify if any accruals need to be recorded
Assist in monthly financial closing and analysis of financial statements
Reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts
Preparation of various schedules included in Audit Committee reporting materials
Preparation of monthly financial reporting packages
Preparation of general ledger journal entries
Preparation of audit schedules requested by external auditors
Preparation of internal controls documentation
Develop innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
Special projects
Additional duties as assigned