Staff Accountant

Saint Paul Commodities; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Saint Paul Commodities is seeking a Staff Accountant to support multiple business entities with daily and monthly financial operations. The role leads Month-End and Year-End closes, 1099 compliance, and collateral/inventory reporting across the organization.

Responsibilities include overseeing A/P, vendor relations, and cash flow, while ensuring data accuracy in COA coding. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience and a CPA-leaning background; hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; Public accounting experience and CPA license strongly preferred.
• Multi-entity or parent-subsidiary experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collateral & Inventory Administration: main processor for daily/weekly borrowing base reports and inventory reconciliations.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, and revenue deferrals.
• General Ledger & Multi-Entity Oversight: regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Accounts Payable & Vendor Relations: process invoices, manage PO workflows, oversee expense systems.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity accounting

Financial reconciliation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Expense management software

Job description

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time | Location: Hybrid Remote / Office

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Flexibility required for Month/Year-End)

Role Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the daily and monthly financial operations supporting multiple business entities . This role serves as the primary engine for Month-End and Year-End closing , lead for 1099 compliance , and the principal processor for collateral and inventory reporting across the entire organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collateral & Inventory Administration: Serve as the main processor for daily and weekly borrowing base reports, including inventory reconciliations and tracking ineligible assets.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Execute comprehensive closing procedures, including journal entries for accruals, prepaids, and revenue deferrals.
• General Ledger & Multi-Entity Oversight: Perform regular reconciliations and reviews of balance sheet accounts.

Operational Accounting

• Accounts Payable & Vendor Relations: Process vendor invoices, manage purchase order workflows, and coordinate payment runs. Oversee expense management systems and internal cost allocations.
• Accounts Receivable & Cash Flow: Manage the A/R lifecycle, including invoicing, proactive collections, and daily cash application across all business units.
• Data Accuracy: Review and correct chart of account coding to ensure precision in revenue and expense reporting.

Compliance & Audit Support

• 1099 Leadership: Lead the annual 1099 process, including vendor W-9 verification and electronic filing.
• Audit Coordination: Assist the Controller in preparing schedules and documentation for external audits and responding to stakeholder audit inquiries.

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Thorough understanding of GAAP and fiscal accounting techniques.
• Proficiency in integrated accounting systems and expense management software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data reconciliation and analysis.

Experience & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; Public accounting experience and CPA license strongly preferred. Mult-entity or parent-subsidiary experience is a plus

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Strong ability to interpret and reconcile complex financial data.
• Efficiency: Proven ability to manage high-volume transactional tasks under strict deadlines.
• Multi-Entity Navigation: Ability to maintain accuracy and focus while toggling between different company structures and requirements.