Staff Accountant

***MUST be able to work onsite five days a week in Minneapolis, Minnesota***

Searching for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-3 years of accounting experience or 1-2 accounting internships if directly out of college.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the monthly closing of the company financial statements and reports.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts and document business transactions.
Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Assist in the preparation and review of the budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
Reconcile General ledger accounts and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Reconcile bank statements.
Prepare state sales tax returns and other non-income tax related returns.
Assist in the preparation of annual budget.
Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports to the company's automated financial systems.
Interact with external auditors in completing audits.
Maintain fixed asset schedules.
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting,
1 or 2 accounting internships required if directly out of college. 1 to 3 years accounting experience is a plus
Proficient with Excel.
Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.