Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and financial reporting in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate records, strengthening cost visibility, and helping leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical ability, and experience working across payables, reconciliations, and manufacturing-related cost analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Process and record day-to-day accounting activity, including intercompany charges, vendor invoices, and other financial transactions with accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain organized accounting documentation to support reliable month-end and year-end reporting.
• Oversee capital expenditure tracking, verify fixed asset records, and lead recurring asset audits to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare and evaluate financial reports used in planning and budgeting, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Review financial results to identify meaningful patterns, operational concerns, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Monitor cost of sales, freight, duties, and tax-related expenses, and recommend practical ways to improve efficiency and margin performance.
• Develop and present cost data for product lines, analyze production variances, and explain findings to management in a clear and actionable manner.
• Partner with finance and operational teams to support standard costing, labor recovery calculations, and other manufacturing cost analyses.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles while ensuring accounting activity complies with company policy and applicable standards.
• Work closely with departments and site contacts to resolve accounting issues, validate transactions, and maintain consistent financial information across locations.