Accountant

Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with no vesting up to 4%

Health Insurance with multiple plans

Company paid insurance (LTD, AD&D,Life

PTO 52 hours to 202 hours annually

Holiday pay up to 80 hours

Referral program

Job summary

Ritchie Engineering Co., Inc. in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Staff Accountant to strengthen our financial reporting team. The role focuses on general ledger activities, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and internal controls, reporting to the Controller and supporting month-end closes and audits.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, at least 2 years’ ERP experience, solid U.S. GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a corporate ERP environment.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel and English reading/writing.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Record financial transactions in the general ledger per U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate items.
• Maintain capital expenditure schedules and fixed assets, including depreciation.
• Assist in ERP data integrity and external audit support.
• Prepare documentation and maintain accounting records.

Skills

Excel

U.S. GAAP

General ledger

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

English communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Syteline ERP

Job description

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Staff Accountant

Acctg Full Time Professional Bloomington, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1137

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

This is Where Tradition Becomes Legend

Ritchie Engineering Co., Inc. is a family-owned company that has been innovating HVAC & Refrigeration tools and test equipment for more than 75 years. From idea conception through development, production, and shipment; every team member plays a crucial role ensuring the quality, reliability, and efficiency of these American-made products.

What We Offer:

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% company match with no vesting schedule on up to 4% of your contributions
• Health Insurance : Two Medical Plans that include telemedicine options for 24/7 access to healthcare professionals for you and your family , Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account options to suit your needs
• Company Paid Insurance : Long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance at no additional cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We value work life balance and offer a generous PTO plan for exempt employees. You will start with 52 hours during the first 6 months, with accrual increasing to 160 hours annually after 6 months. The accrual rate will continue to increase with tenure up to 202 hours annually after 20 years of service.
• Holiday Pay: In addition to PTO, all employees receive up to 80 hours of paid holidays annually
• Referral program: Earn rewards for helping the team grow

Compensation

• As you evaluate your career options, we recognize that salary is a key consideration. For this role, the pay range is $70,000-85,000, with individual compensation determined by your unique skills, experience level, and other relevant factors

Schedule:

• E njoy a 4-day work week, 10-hours a day (Monday–Thursday Between 6:00am and 6:00pm).
  • Additional hours may be required during busier times

What You Will be Doing:

The Staff Accountant supports accurate and timely financial reporting through general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, inventory accounting, and internal control activities. The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and contributes to month-end closing, audit support, process improvement, and the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and supporting schedules
• Record assigned financial transactions accurately and promptly in the general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP and established company policies
• Prepare assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and ensure items are resolved or appropriately escalated
• Maintain capital expenditure schedules and fixed asset listing, including progress payments, asset placement, updates, and depreciation.
• Assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data within Syteline ERP
• Prepare schedules and support documentation for external audit requests
• Maintain organized and complete accounting documentation in accordance with company record-retention requirements
• Other duties as assigned, including training others on known processes

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, ore related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required in a corporate ERP environment
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Proficient in Excel
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English
• Highly organized, self-motivated and can work independently
• Must be highly self-motivated, work with minimal supervision and be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Syteline ERP experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience

Where and How You Will Work

On-site Engagement and Collaboration:

This role works on-site in Bloomington, MN, where your direct contributions will make a real impact. Being in person will allow you to collaborate closely with others, build meaningful relationships, and play a key role in our company success.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, handle or feel objects, tools and controls
• Vision required to inspect products and documents in detail
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; some workstations require lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, may work near moving equipment, and exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.