Staff Accountant

Best Maid Cookie Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus eligibility

401k contributions

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide specialized accounting support for HR-related costs and contribute to the monthly close. You will directly prepare journal entries and reconciliations for payroll, benefits, medical, and workers’ compensation, analyze results, and provide actionable data to management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 2+ years of GL experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in SAP with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of General Ledger accounting experience.
• Strong US GAAP understanding, especially accruals and prepaids.
• Manufacturing or high-volume inventory experience a plus.
• Proficient in SAP or similar Tier-1 ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP; Power Query an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead journal entries and accounting support for payroll, benefits, medical, and workers’ compensation during month-end close.
• Analyze complex balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision.
• Maintain prepaid and accrual accounts; ensure proper amortization.
• Support ERP integrations and acquisition-related accounting.
• Assist with external audit requests and prepare documentation.
• Collaborate with Production/Warehouse to gather data and approve items.
• Comply with food safety requirements and company policies.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

General Ledger

Month-end close ownership

Excel advanced

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Large datasets handling

Attention to deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Power Query

Job description

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Staff Accountant

Full Time Minneapolis, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3592

Salary Range: $73,000.00 To $83,000.00 Annually

Job Purpose

Provide specialized accounting support for the company’s Human Resources function. You will directly contribute to the financial close process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for HR-related costs (payroll, medical, benefits, and workers’ compensation), analyzing financial results, and providing actionable data to management.

Essential Functions

• Lead the preparation of journal entries and accounting support for payroll, benefits, medical, and workers’ compensation during the enterprise monthly close.
• Analyze and perform complex balance sheet reconciliations involving multi-step processes or large datasets. Research and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision.
• Maintain prepaid and accrual accounts, collaborating with internal departments and third-party specialists to ensure proper amortization and recording of expenses.
• Support ERP system integrations and assist with acquisition-related accounting and integration activities.
• Assist with compiling external audit requests and ensure all processes promote strong fiscal period controls.
• Work with various departments to obtain information/approvals and serve as backup for other accounting team members.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned Comply with all food safety requirements, training, and company policies.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance.
• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on General Ledger accounting experience. Must have direct experience "owning" a piece of the month-end close process (not just reviewing it).
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of US GAAP, specifically regarding accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets. Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume inventory environment is a significant plus.
• ERP Mastery: Proficiency in SAP or a similar Tier-1 ERP system. Candidate must understand how sub-ledgers (AP/AR/Inventory) feed into the General Ledger.
• Excel "Power User":Must be comfortable managing large datasets.
  • Required: Advanced use of Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
  • Preferred: Experience with Power Query or building complex data-reconciliation templates.
• Analytical Rigor: Demonstrated ability to perform Variance Analysis—not just identifying that a number changed but researching why it changed.
• Operational Mindset: Ability to collaborate with non-finance partners (like Production or Warehouse managers) to gather data and resolve discrepancies.
• Deadline Driven: Proven track record of meeting strict "Day 3" or "Day 5" month-end close deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $73,000 to $83,000 annually. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.