Staff Accountant

EMR Metal Recycling•New Brighton, MN

25d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration. Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials. EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first! We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and VP of Finance, supporting key accounting processes while taking on meaningful responsibility across financial reporting, month end close, reconciliations, and analysis. This position offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to both finance and operations within EMR, a global leader in metal recycling. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with operational teams, understand the business behind the numbers and contribute to process improvements and special projects. We’re looking for someone who is curious, analytical, and ready to grow their accounting expertise while becoming a valued member of our finance team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
2-4 years of accounting experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with an accounting system
Strong understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, account reconciliations and month-end close procedures
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/Copilot is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
Perform monthly account reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepaid expenses, inventory and other balance sheet accounts.
Assist with financial statements, management reports, audits, tax requests and supporting schedules.
Support the Senior Financial Accountant and VP of Finance with reporting, analysis, and other accounting functions as needed.
Identify unusual transactions, trends or variances and assist with improving accounting processes and internal controls.
Develop an understanding of EMR’s scrap recycling business and how materials and operations flow through the accounting process.
Build relationships with operational teams and learn how day to day activities impact financial results.
Gain firsthand knowledge of our facilities, processes, and key operational and financial metrics.
Work with operations to connect business activity to financial results, identify discrepancies, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial information.
Must be willing to visit other EMR operational sites during initial training