Entry Level Staff Accountant – 2026 Hire

Jak + Co.; Falcon Heights (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Profit Sharing with 401k

Group Term Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Earned Safe & Sick Time

Job summary

Jak + Co. in Falcon Heights, MN seeks a Staff Accountant to manage diversified accounting and tax assignments under supervision. You will gain experience in attest and tax projects while contributing to a people-centered culture.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, advanced Excel, strong communication, and a proactive, learning mindset. Overtime peaks during tax season with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
• Either hold a current and valid CPA license or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the Minnesota CPA exam
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Positive, enthusiastic energy
• People skills to work with individuals in and out of the organization
• Forward-thinking and hands-on approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A desire to learn

Responsibilities

• Record transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and financial statements using computer software programs.
• Reconcile accounts to control accounts.
• Performs schedule computations of accruals, property & equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
• Perform audit or review procedures, as assigned by supervisors, in allotted time.
• Complete all phases of small compilations or reviews with minimal assistance.
• Prepare corporate and/or personal income tax returns.
• Assist in proofing financial statements.
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Can adequately use computer software used for preparing tax returns, equipment schedules, and other functions.
• Begin to develop client communication skills.
• Show ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and ask questions when needed.
• Start to develop the ability to research for answers to questions.
• Represent the firm in a positive and professional manner at all business related functions.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Strong written and verbal comms

Positive energy

People skills

Forward-thinking

Desire to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA license or pursuing Minnesota CPA

Job description

Staff accountants are given a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints. You will receive experience in both attest and tax related projects.

We have

• A unique people-centered culture that attracts the brightest and most forward-thinking accounting professionals
• The resources, expertise, and global capability of a large accounting firm together with the responsiveness and accessibility ofa local firm
• We offer two convenient office locations: our main office in Falcon Heights, providing easy access to both Minneapolis and St. Paul, and a second office in Rogers to better serve clients in the northwest metro area.

You have (requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
• Either hold a current and valid CPA license or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the Minnesota CPA exam.
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Positive, enthusiastic energy
• The people skills to work with individuals in and out of the organization
• A forward-thinking and hands-on approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A desire to learn

You will (job responsibilities):

• Record transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and financial statements using computer software programs.
• Reconcile accounts to control accounts.
• Performs schedule computations of accruals, property & equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
• Perform audit or review procedures, as assigned by supervisors, in allotted time.
• Complete all phases of small compilations or reviews with minimal assistance.
• Prepare corporate and/or personal income tax returns.
• Assist in proofing financial statements.
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Can adequately use computer software used for preparing tax returns, equipment schedules, and other functions.
• Begin to develop client communication skills.
• Show ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and ask questions when needed.
• Start to develop the ability to research for answers to questions.
• Represent the firm in a positive and professional manner at all business related functions.

Travel

• Occasional same day travel for work at client’s offices, meeting, and seminars using a personal vehicle.
• Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at client’s offices, meetings, and seminars using personal vehicle.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January to April 15; may be in excess of 55 hours per week. Required to work on Saturdays during this time period.

Benefits Provided (Full-Time Staff):

• Medical
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Profit Sharing with 401k Plan
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (if not state mandated)
• Paid Time Off

Benefits Provided (Part-Time Staff):

• Earned Safe & Sick Time

Pay: $72,000 – $80,000