Staff Accountant

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, in the manufacturing industry. The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in supporting our accounting department by providing financial data, preparing reports, and assisting with the accounts payable (AP) process.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with external accounts payable team to ensure efficient and accurate processing of vendor invoices
• Monitor the status of open payables, follow up on outstanding invoices, and resolve discrepancies
• Support the reconciliation of vendor statements and resolve any variances between vendor records and company ledgers
• Collaborate with purchasing and procurement teams to streamline the procure-to-pay process
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing journal entries and accruals
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and other accounts as needed
• Assist in the development of financial reports and schedules for internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare reports on AP aging, payment status, and vendor activity
• Participate in the review and enhancement of accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and control
• Provide support for internal and external audits, including the preparation of documentation related to accounts payable transactions. • Candidate must possess a minimum of two years of experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar within the manufacturing industry.
• Must have proven knowledge and experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Familiarity with Bank Reconciliations is requisite.
• Proficiency in General Ledger management and Journal Entries is essential.
• Experience with Month End Close procedures is required.
• Proficiency in using financial software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Must have a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• CPA certification is an advantage but not mandatory.