Staff Accountant

InCompass•Maple Grove, MN

6d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports Timesavers LLC's day-to-day financial operations by helping ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial records. This role performs general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, close activities, financial reporting, and audit support, while partnering with departments across the organization to maintain the integrity of financial information. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and analytical, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively. Manufacturing accounting experience is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
Two or more years of professional accounting experience.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and financial data analysis, plus experience with accounting or ERP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and employee information.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with inventory and/or cost accounting.
Experience supporting annual financial statement or benefit plan audits.
Experience with fixed assets, sales and use tax, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

Perform general ledger accounting and maintain accurate, complete, and well-supported financial records.
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other general ledger adjustments.
Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including review of general ledger activity for accuracy and proper classification.
Assist with financial statements, management reports, supporting schedules, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Reconcile bank and other financial accounts and provide backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related reconciliations.
Support inventory and cost accounting activities, including manufacturing-related reconciliations and analysis.
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual financial statement and benefit plan audits.
Assist with sales and use tax reporting and other assigned regulatory and compliance requirements.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, respond to internal accounting questions, and maintain organized supporting documentation.
Help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls through ongoing process improvement.
Collaborate with Accounting, Human Resources, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and other departments to support accurate and timely financial information.
Provide backup support for other accounting functions and complete special projects and related duties as assigned.