Staff Accountant in Otsego, MN
About The Position
The Staff Accountant performs a variety of professional accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of public sector accounting and financial reporting records. The role is for an individual seeking continuous development and opportunities to broaden their accounting and tax skills. This position is mid-level class in the professional accounting series. Initially, under close supervision, perform the more routine accounting duties while learning the firm’s structure, service offerings, and internal practices related to professional, administrative, and personnel matters. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher: Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the firm.
- Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably in a public setting. Knowledge of Payroll, Bank Reconciliation and General Ledger.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines utilizing Canopy Client Management Software.
- Willingness to work 40 hours per week, including overtime, between February and April.
Responsibilities
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations for various accounts across the company and its affiliates.
- Oversee month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
- Manage multiple clients, tasks, and reporting systems simultaneously.
- Maintain/oversee acct. records, ensuring proper tracking of disbursements, expenses, income, and tax payments.
- Post Adjusting Journal Entries for clients using QuickBooks (Online).
- Prepare and maintain payroll records using ADP.
- Maintain fixed asset records with Fixed Assets CS (Thomson Rueters).
- Complete payroll tax reporting and Form 1099 filings.
- Manage federal tax payments through EFTPS, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Process and verify state tax filings and payments using MN E-Services.
Benefits
- Health Insurance - 100% paid for by the company for the employee, dental, vision, PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
