Accountant

FINITETEK INC; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Team bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

FINITETEK INC in Minnesota seeks an Accountant to maintain accurate accounting records, support month-end close, and ensure policy compliance. The role requires 1–3 years in AP/AR/GL and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. You will work 5 days a week in the office and may need extended hours for month-end duties.

Offer includes competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for process improvement and cross-functional collaboration within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field.
• 1–3 years’ experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for day-to-day accounting functions and support for daily activities.
• Demonstrate understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and perform them accurately.
• Carry out reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with cash flow management and month-end closing.
• Make recommendations to improve accounting processes.
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization to resolve issues and maintain communication.
• Maintain fixed assets records, including depreciation and asset paperwork.
• Support Controller with month-end/year-end duties and audits.
• Prepare end-of-month accruals for freight, roll stock, and accounts payable.

Skills

Accuracy

Excel

Time management

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of accounting records by ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

truly values our employees as our greatest asset, and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

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Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger

Essential Job Functions for this Position:

• Accountant provides clear directions, technical guidance and support for the performance of less complex day-to-day accounting functions and other daily activities in the department
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the balance sheet account reconciliation process; complete accurate and compliant reconciliations in accordance with the company guidelines
• Perform a variety of reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies
• Assist with cash flow management
• Make recommendations to improve any accounting process
• Work effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization and outside parties to resolve any issues. Maintain excellent verbal and written communication with all parties
• Maintain fixed assets program, including adding, disposing, and adjusting depreciable assets, as well as collecting all relevant paperwork for each asset in the fixed asset file
• Assist Controller with month end closing, year-end closing, and annual audit duties
• Calculate and prepare end-of-month accruals for open freight and in transit roll stock
• Review and issue credits as needed
• Reconcile roll stock invoices to Axiom and enter in Great Plains program
• Calculate and prepare end of month accruals for accounts payable
• Receive, apply and post checks and credit memos from customers
• Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes and ability to back up all accounting duties in the absence of the Controller
• Position would be required to work in the office 5 days per week. Must be able to work extended hours/weekends if needed for month end duties
• Prepare and assist with daily and monthly reporting – both routine and as requested
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Possess a high degree of accuracy and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office; advanced level in Excel program
• Excellent time management skills and well organized
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment

As an industry leader offers:

• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more) *Company 401(k) match tops out at 3%
• Monthly Team Share bonuses – Earn a bonus equal to a percentage of your monthly wages based on plant performance. Our average percentage over the last 5 years has been 14.5%. *Starts after your 1st full month of employment.
• Upward mobility opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment