Junior Staff Accountant, MN

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

Launch Your Public Accounting Career with a Firm That Invests in Your Growth

Community CPA is a rapidly growing, technology-driven CPA firm serving a diverse client base, including immigrants from more than 52 countries of origin. Collectively, our multilingual staff speak nine languages. We value a passion for service, a hunger to learn, and team success, and we offer opportunities for professional growth supported by advanced accounting technology.

We are seeking a Junior Staff Accountant who is eager to build a career in public accounting. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with clients, and developing accounting skills. You will build hands‑on experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and client service under the guidance of experienced accounting professionals.

Position Summary

The Junior Staff Accountant supports the accounting team by assisting with financial statement preparation, general ledger analysis, account reconciliations, and client records. Working under supervision, this position helps ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, supports managers on client engagements, and assists with financial and tax audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger and income statement analysis under supervision.
• Prepare account reconciliations and assist with variance analyses.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support year-end financial statement reviews.
• Help ensure financial records and reports comply with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Assist with financial and tax audits by organizing supporting documentation.

Client Service & Communication

• 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.

Accounting Knowledge & Professional Development

• 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.

Required 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 are 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, part-time or full-time experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Progress toward CPA eligibility or CPA licensure.
• Experience with Accounting CS, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software.
• Experience working with diverse clients and cultures.

Compensation and Benefits

• Yearly performance bonus.
• Company contribution to employee 401(k) and pension plans of 3% to 15%.
• Immediate paid time off of up to two weeks/year for all new hires.
• Annual reimbursement for unused paid time off.
• 80% company-paid health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• Company-paid disability coverage and life insurance.