Accountant

CFS; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CFS in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join our finance team. The role blends onsite collaboration with four days per week in the St. Paul office, offering exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, fixed assets, cash management, audits, and process improvements.

This position emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and cross-functional communication, with a strong focus on internal controls and scalable processes to support a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing/CPG experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• ERP experience; Dynamics 365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Handle cash management and related reporting.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting including acquisitions and disposals.
• Ensure internal controls and accounting policy compliance.
• Assist with external audits and supporting schedules.
• Participate in ERP/HRIS implementations or upgrades.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis for operations.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Corporate Accountant

Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite Per Week)

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

About The Opportunity

Our client, a rapidly growing consumer products manufacturer, is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join their finance team in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to a growing organization. The role offers exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, fixed assets, cash management, audits, and process improvement initiatives.

This position is primarily onsite, with team members working from the St. Paul office four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries and completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Perform cash management activities, account reconciliations, and related reporting
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, depreciation, and disposals
• Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Assist with external audit requests by preparing supporting schedules and documentation
• Participate in ERP, HRIS, and other system implementations or enhancements
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to support business operations and decision-making
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing, consumer products, food production, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing and financially stable organization
• Exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic, growth-oriented business