Staff Accountant

Varment Guard; Fridley (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with low deductible

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

One WFH day per week after training

Career growth & development

Stable family-owned company

Job summary

Plunkett's Pest Control is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This newly created role supports month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax compliance, with one work-from-home day per week after training.

You will collaborate with Operations, HR, and Payroll to ensure accurate financial transactions and compliance, while maintaining fixed assets and inventory records.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics familiarity.
• CPA designation or candidacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Support accounting for chemicals, equipment, fleet assets, and inventory.
• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.
• Assist with audits, tax preparation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Excel proficiency

ERP/Accounting software experience

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Tools

Accounting software/ERP systems

Job description

Description

Staff Accountant

Plunkett's Pest Control, a family-owned company with over 100 years of history, is adding a Staff Accountant to our growing Finance team. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to help shape how the position develops as our company continues to expand.

The Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial records, supports month-end close, reconciles accounts, and assists with financial reporting. This role also supports our Tax Manager with tax compliance and reporting, and works closely with Operations, Human Resources, and Payroll to ensure our financial transactions are accurate and compliant.

After an initial training period, this role includes one work-from-home day per week.

What You\'ll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare recurring financial reports and support budgeting and forecasting
• Support accounting for chemicals, equipment, fleet assets, and inventory
• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation
• Assist with audits, tax preparation, and regulatory compliance

What You\'ll Need

• Associate or bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2-5 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred, but not required: experience in a service-based, construction, facility services, or pest control industry; familiarity with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics; knowledge of inventory accounting or job-costing; and CPA designation or CPA candidacy.

What We Offer

• Health insurance with a $0 deductible, plus dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company-sponsored retirement program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• One work-from-home day per week after training
• Career growth and continuous professional development
• A stable, family-owned company with over 100 years of service

Our Core Four

We live by these values, and you will too:

1. Leave No Doubt You Care – Put people first and solve problems with empathy.
2. Own It – Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work.
3. Grow to Control Our Destiny – Seek opportunities to grow and improve every day.
4. Shape Our Legacy – Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.

Note: As a Staff Accountant with Plunkett's, you will undergo a pre-employment background check upon receiving an employment offer.

Plunkett's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.