Junior Staff Accountant — Growth in Public Accounting

Community CPA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401(k) match

Paid time off

PTO reimbursement

Health, vision and dental insurance

Job summary

Community CPA in Bloomington, MN invites applications for a Junior Staff Accountant to kick-start a public accounting career. You will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, account reconciliations, and client service under seasoned professionals.

The role suits recent graduates or early-career professionals who enjoy problem-solving and working with clients. Prospective hires contribute to compliance with standards while growing accounting skills and learning new software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting, internship, or public accounting experience; recent graduates welcome.
• Strong technology skills and familiarity with accounting software and programs.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• English proficiency and the ability to communicate effectively with clients in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues at different levels.
• Authorization to work full-time in the United States.
• Successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial statement preparation and general ledger analysis.
• Prepare account reconciliations and assist with variance analyses.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support year-end financial statement reviews and audits.
• Help ensure financial records and reports comply with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Assist with financial and tax audits by organizing supporting documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients about accounting records and reporting requirements.
• Follow up on missing information and engagement deadlines.
• Maintain organized client records and adhere to the firm’s confidentiality policy.
• Assist managers in responding to client questions and providing guidance on financial matters.
• Keep accounting knowledge current through staff training and awareness of best practices.
• Develop skills in financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Learn the firm’s accounting software, technology, and workflows.
• Support managers with administrative duties related to client services.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance team members and other departments on accounting projects and initiatives.
• Work effectively both independently and with colleagues at different levels.
• Assist with reports, analyses, review processes, and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Accounting CS

QuickBooks

Job description

Community CPA in Bloomington, MN invites applications for a Junior Staff Accountant to kick-start a public accounting career. You will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, account reconciliations, and client service under seasoned professionals.

The role suits recent graduates or early-career professionals who enjoy problem-solving and working with clients. Prospective hires contribute to compliance with standards while growing accounting skills and learning new software.