Accountant
Primary Location Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota Job ID R111138 ApplyJob Summary
The Accountant is accountable for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting through the application of professional accounting knowledge and established accounting principles. This role prepares, analyzes, reconciles, and reviews financial information to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making while resolving moderately complex accounting issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.
Prepare and maintain accurate financial records by recording, reconciling, and reviewing accounting transactions, ledger accounts, and supporting documentation
Ensure the integrity and compliance of accounting information through the accurate application of accounting principles, policies, procedures, and internal controls
Deliver timely and reliable financial statements, reports, and schedules that support business operations, financial reporting requirements, and management decision-making
Analyze and resolve account discrepancies, reconciliation issues, and reporting variances to maintain the accuracy and completeness of financial information
Support effective financial planning and performance evaluation by providing accurate financial data for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities
Evaluate financial records and reporting outputs to identify errors, compliance concerns, and improvement opportunities and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Collaborate with internal departments to support accounting operations, address financial reporting needs, and contribute to accounting projects and process improvement initiatives
Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
·Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent education + experience
2 years of related accounting or financial experience or equivalent experience
·Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to working with accounting information systems and ERP platforms (including SAP & Concur)
CPA or progress toward certification
Skills and Abilities
Working Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and internal controls typically gained through education and professional accounting experience
Experience working with financial information and maintaining accuracy, completeness, and consistency across accounting records and reports
Demonstrated attention to detail when reviewing financial data, reconciling information, and validating supporting documentation
Ability to apply established accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines to address routine and moderately complex accounting matters
Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Sound judgment when evaluating accounting information, identifying potential issues, and determining when escalation or additional review is needed
Ability to build effective working relationships with team members and business partners to support accounting processes and reporting requirements
Experience supporting process documentation, compliance activities, or continuous improvement efforts within an accounting or finance environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday
May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment
Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing.
Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers and vendors
Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents.
Environmental Factors
This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.
The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $60,400.00 - $78,533.33
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