Staff Accountant

Nordic Ware • Saint Louis Park, MN

31d • Onsite

About The Position

At Nordic Ware, we are seeking a collaborative and analytical Staff Accountant who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and partnering with teams across the organization. This role combines financial reporting, analysis, and business partnership with Accounts Receivable responsibilities, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while expanding skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Associates degree required.
• 3+ years of FP&A, finance, general accounting or related experience.
• 3+ years of Accounts Receivables or related experience.
• 1+ years of ERP system use and use of business intelligence (BI) tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and proficiency in financial modeling
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with staff at all levels within the company
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities at one time
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP or accounting system required.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in accounting or related preferred.
• 1+ years of formal or informal leadership experience in an Accounting function preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Support audits and tax preparation with documentation and responses.
• Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial insights and analysis that drive decision-making.
• Assist in forecasting and variance analysis as required.
• Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Assist in the development of new financial reporting tool (Phocas).
• Work with assigned customer accounts by coordinating effectively with their procurement and Accounts Payable teams, third party payment designees, end users to obtain invoice approval and receive payment in a timely manner.
• Obtain and accurately enter customer data and credit information in ERP system.
• Reconcile and research customer accounts to keep Accounts Receivable accurate and within terms. Contact customers to obtain additional backup and information if necessary.
• Identify, research and collect past due balances using various methods of communication.
• Follow up on unresolved inquiries and issues and escalate complex issues to senor members of the department for assistance.
• File claims to dispute or inquire on customer deductions, chargebacks or invoice payments.
• Review Credit Holds to ensure accurate and timely decisions for customer orders within guidelines.
• Process credit card payments using secure, paperless system.
• Send accounts for collection as required within company guidelines.
• Follow credit authorization levels for write offs and credit memos as defined by policy, scanning documents and backup within one day of creation.
• Participate in regular Accounts Receivable Aging and Chargeback meetings to discuss and resolve collectability, chargebacks, new requirements, EDI and all compliance-related information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life
• Dependent Care FSA
• Legal Plan Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• PTO buy and sell opportunity
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Match
• Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Employee Discount
• Performance Based Pay
• Weekly Paychecks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree