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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$75,853 / year median in Minnesota
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Staff Accountant at Saint Paul Commodities Staff Accountant at Saint Paul Commodities in Burnsville, Minnesota Posted in about 21 hours ago.
Type:
full-time Staff Accountant Reports to:
Controller Classification:
Exempt, Full-Time |
Location:
Hybrid Remote /
Office Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Flexibility required for Month/Year-End) Role Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for the daily and monthly financial operations supporting multiple business entities . This role serves as the primary engine for Month-End and Year-End closing , lead for 1099 compliance , and the principal processor for collateral and inventory reporting across the entire organization.
Key Responsibilities Financial Processing & Reporting Collateral & Inventory Administration:
Serve as the main processor for daily and weekly borrowing base reports, including inventory reconciliations and tracking ineligible assets.
Month-End & Year-End Close:
Execute comprehensive closing procedures, including journal entries for accruals, prepaids, and revenue deferrals.
General Ledger & Multi-Entity Oversight:
Perform regular reconciliations and reviews of balance sheet accounts.
Operational Accounting Accounts Payable & Vendor Relations:
Process vendor invoices, manage purchase order workflows, and coordinate payment runs. Oversee expense management systems and internal cost allocations.
Accounts Receivable & Cash Flow:
Manage the A/R lifecycle, including invoicing, proactive collections, and daily cash application across all business units.
Data Accuracy:
Review and correct chart of account coding to ensure precision in revenue and expense reporting. Compliance & Audit Support 1099
Leadership:
Lead the annual 1099 process, including vendor W-9 verification and electronic filing.
Audit Coordination:
Assist the Controller in preparing schedules and documentation for external audits and responding to stakeholder audit inquiries. Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise Thorough understanding of GAAP and fiscal accounting techniques. Proficiency in integrated accounting systems and expense management software. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data reconciliation and analysis.
Experience & Education Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
Experience:
3+ years of progressive accounting experience; Public accounting experience and CPA license strongly preferred. Mult-entity or parent-subsidiary experience is a plus
Core Competencies Financial Acumen:
Strong ability to interpret and reconcile complex financial data.
Efficiency:
Proven ability to manage high-volume transactional tasks under strict deadlines.
Multi-Entity Navigation:
Ability to maintain accuracy and focus while toggling between different company structures and requirements.