Accountant I

HIAWATHA BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HIAWATHA BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS in Winona, MN, is seeking an Accountant I to perform accounting entries, reconciliations and analyze financial information. You will support the Controller with month-end reports and assist with audits and closing processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 2+ years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and MS Office skills. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, or related field.
• 2+ years accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit requests (Internal, Interim, Year End).
• Handle daily/monthly banking activity and record financial entries.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, year-end close and budgeting processes.
• Manage day-to-day accounting tasks including AR, AP, and billing.
• Reconcile month-end balance sheet accounts and post adjusting entries.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

At HBC, we have the job for you! We have an immediate opening for anAccountant I. This position is responsible for performing accounting entries and reconciliations, and compiling and analyzing financial information. This position will provide accurate accounting support to the Controller, including assisting with month-end reports, analytics, investigating accounting discrepancies and other duties as assigned.

Title: Accountant I

Location: Winona, MN

Rate: $54,000 - $60,000

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description

This position is responsible for performing accounting entries and reconciliations, and compiling and analyzing financial information. This position will provide accurate accounting support to the Controller, including assisting with month-end reports, analytics, investigating accounting discrepancies and other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with all audit requests (Internal, Interim, Year End and Programming)
• Responsible for daily/monthly bank financial activity
• Analyze and record financial entries in ERP (including Intercompany transactions)
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end , year-end close
• Contribute to the annual budget process
• Managing day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and billing ensuring accurate financial records
• Reconciles month end balance sheet accounts by gathering and balancing information
• Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries
• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Overseeing the month-end reporting and state and federal filings related to Sales Tax, Excise Tax, Franchise Fees, etc.
• Ensures smooth daily operations by managing office supplies ordering process
• Additional duties as assigned to support company success

You will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel
• Requires excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Requires excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects
• Must have attention to detail and accuracy
• Must demonstrate good judgment and confidentially
• Must be able to work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to seek out and seize opportunities and take initiative with little or no direction

Working Conditions:

• Conditions are typical of an office environment
• Sitting for extended periods at desk
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, talking, listening.

Why Join HBC?

When you join HBC, you’ll be part of an award-winning company and team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Group health & dental insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Generous PTO program
• Company wellness program
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• And much more!

We are committed to providing an environment that gives each employee the opportunity to nurture their gifts and achieve their potential. Our mission is to pass on to future generations—customers, employees, communities, and owners—an organization that is even stronger and better than it is today.

Schurz Communications and its subsidiaries’ strategic objectives:

• We will attract, invest in, communicate with, and retain top talent.
• We will innovate, partner, experiment and create a better future together.
• We strive to continuously improve operating performance to ensure sustained growth.
• We will dynamically grow revenues by building and nurturing mutually beneficial and profitable customer relationships.

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