Staff Accountant

Federal Mfg • Brooklyn Park, MN

16d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Staff Accountant (described in the posting as the Manufacturing Accountant) participates in the company’s financial matters, with a key role in monthly closings and reporting sales, cost, and profitability measures to senior leadership. In partnership with the Controller, the position also supports financial controls and policies, cash forecasts, the annual audit process, and operating plans intended to meet company growth and profitability goals. The role has exposure to other business functions, including work with the IT partner, Cyber Security initiatives, and capital expenditure reviews.

The position works in an office environment and also spends some time in the company’s manufacturing operation, where personal protective equipment such as safety glasses is required. It reports to the Controller and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in a cost-accounting environment, or in cost accounting and/or accounting roles with relevant exposure to cost systems.
• Experience in manufacturing is required.
• Significant participation in the monthly financial close process.
• Exposure to financial leadership in a small- to middle-market company or a relevant-sized division.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Skills working with database information, especially in Excel, MS Power BI, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of cost systems, their maintenance requirements, and how to adapt information needs to system capabilities.
• Grounding in close procedures and disciplines needed to maintain a reliable general ledger.
• Ability to use technology to manage large data sets, especially Excel pivot tables.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for professional internal and external communication.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, self-motivation, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in an office environment and spend some time in the manufacturing operation using required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• CMA certification.
• Experience redesigning or improving accounts payable or accounts receivable processes.
• Proven success in a private, dynamic, and growing company.
• Desire to develop Controllership capabilities and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting, including reviewing and upgrading the current SAGE 100 ERP and Scanco systems.
• Maintain work-center labor and overhead rates.
• Maintain fixed assets.
• Prepare business insurance documents.
• Prepare manufacturing and Cyber Security censuses.
• Improve the summarization and root-cause analysis of variance information.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial write-ups, and reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other reporting.
• Maintain accurate sales, cost, order, and backlog databases using Access downloads and Excel pivot tables.
• Maintain accurate physical inventory counts and values by implementing a cycle-count program.
• Analyze accounts payable, accounts receivable, and labor processes to improve efficiency through process improvements and/or bolt-on software.
• Work with the Controller to develop internal controls and fiscal policies.
• Work with the Controller to build annual operating plans and forecast updates supporting company growth and profitability goals.
• Maintain cash reporting and cash forecasts with the Controller.
• Help manage the annual audit process with the Controller.
• Carry out other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Salary.
• Comprehensive medical and dental programs.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment, with no waiting period.
• Growth and career-development opportunities.
• Open, communicative work environment that fosters individual initiative.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level