Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Edina, Minnesota. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, contribute to a smooth monthly close process, and support core accounting operations across the business. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with cross-functional collaboration and process discipline.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly closing activities to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Complete account and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Work closely with internal departments to gather financial information, resolve accounting questions, and provide visibility into general ledger activity.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset setup, retirements, depreciation tracking, and adherence to capital expenditure guidelines.
• Record and review accounts payable accruals by analyzing open purchase orders and unprocessed invoices at month end.
• Support treasury-related tasks by monitoring daily banking activity and assisting with transactions tied to store operations.
• Contribute to audit readiness by preparing documentation and responding to requests for external financial, banking, and tax reviews.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies and procedural documentation to strengthen compliance and promote consistency in financial reporting.• Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and performing account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accrual-based accounting practices.
• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and depreciation processes.
• Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and related compliance support activities.
• Ability to analyze financial data accurately and communicate findings effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Experience using SAP or a similar enterprise accounting system.