CAAS Staff Accountant

Boulay•Minneapolis, MN

13h•$60,000 - $77,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a talented Staff Accountant to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services department. Boulay offers accounting and consulting services, integrating business and owner strategies that help clients understand their impact on future success. Our advice comes from a strong focus on serving privately held owner-managed organizations, from start-ups to established small and mid-size businesses. Our team specializes in helping to improve day-to-day operations by offering outsourced accounting services, including bookkeeping, controller, and CFO services. The CAAS Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting our clients with their internal accounting needs by performing and reviewing a variety of diversified accounting tasks. This includes working with multiple clients to help process their accounts payable, accounts receivable, processing or assisting to process payroll under the review of the engagement leader and owner. Tasks may include working primarily independently at times and assisting the client with questions that arise day to day with the accounting department. This position also involves working cross-departmentally with other Boulay departments to effectively accomplish projects and tasks.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Accounting
2+ years of related experience
Strong computer skills and proficiency in various accounting and other software, including Microsoft Office Suite
Strong knowledge of all areas of the general ledger, along with reconciliations and month-end / year-end close procedures
Knowledge of GAAP
Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to drive client and team meetings
Ability to creatively solve problems and analyze client data

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Experience with QuickBooks (desktop or online) and/or other general ledger software

Responsibilities

Manage the daily transaction accounting activities, including but not limited to: Daily Sales, bank, and other account reconciliations, Inventory management, Accrual management, Prepaid management, Equity accounting management, Accounts receivables and accounts payable management, Management of critical client deadlines, Payroll process and preparation, Expense reimbursements
Discuss and explain transactions/processes with clients in a group or one-on-one setting as needed
Identify and recognize potential risks, concerns, or issues regarding the client file
Maintain accounting records through data entry and file management
Prepare complex sales and use tax returns
Ensure compliance and adherence to relevant reporting requirements
Maintain a chart of accounts
Monitor and maintain fixed assets
Prepare and review 1099 filings
Prepare or assist to prepare financial statements
Identify issues and communicate status updates with appropriate team member or Partner as necessary
Maintain professional and appropriate conduct; represent Firm and self well in all work-related situations
Follow all regulations and ethical standards set forth by the Firm and other governing bodies
Develop an understanding of the client’s business practices