Finance - Staff Accountant

Colonial Group; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage general ledger activities, ensure accurate account reconciliations, and oversee intercompany transactions. The role supports monthly/quarterly/year-end closes and assists in audits within a growing multi-unit environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3+ years of related experience, and CPA/CMA or certification pursuits. ERP systems such as Sage and NetSuite plus strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• CPA, CMA or other appropriate certification, or desire to obtain certification.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger functions.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage and NetSuite a plus) and automation.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience in accounting in a growing multi-unit domestic and/or foreign company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close; meet reporting deadlines.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries for month-end closing.
• Manage intercompany sales, payables and receivables; ensure proper reconciliation and elimination at period end.
• Support treasury functions: wires, checks, cash forecasting and daily cash reporting.
• Update documentation of processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with finance team on key business initiatives.
• Prepare audit schedules to support year-end audit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Sage

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA / CMA or certification

Tools

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

Summary

Responsible for general ledger activities to ensure complete and accurate account reconciliations, issuing checks across parts of the organization, analysis, accruals, and fixed asset maintenance.

Duties

• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close; meet internal and external reporting deadline.
• Timely completion of monthly account reconciliations.
• Accurate preparation of journal entries as part of month-end closing process.
• Manage intercompany sales, payables and receivables, ensuring proper reconciliation and elimination at period end.
• Support daily/weekly treasury functions by processing wires, checks, cash forecasting and other daily cash reporting functions.
• Assist in updating documentation of processes and procedures.
• Participate and partner with the finance team on key business initiatives.
• Various audit schedules and functions as needed to support a clean and efficient year-end audit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

3+ years of related experience.

Private equity owned, public accounting and foreign currency experience a plus.

CPA, CMA or other appropriate certification, or desire to obtain certification.

Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger functions.

Experience with with ERP systems (Sage and NetSuite a plus) and automation.

Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.

Previous experience in accounting in a growing multi-unit domestic and/or foreign company.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods.

Working Conditions

Heated and air-conditioned office