Staff Accountant

Bachman's Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

Life and AD&D

Disability, Accident, Critical Illness

401(K)

Pet Insurance

Wellness

EAP

PTO

Paid Holidays (6/year)

Job summary

Bachman’s Inc in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Staff Accountant to drive accurate financial reporting, oversee payroll accounting, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. You will reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare journal entries, and manage bi-weekly payroll using UltiPro.

You will also support audits, analyze labor data, and partner with leaders to deliver reliable financial results while maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge with ability to analyze GL postings and reconciliations.
• Ability to assist independent auditors and respond with documentation.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables and charts.
• Experience with payroll accounting and year-end payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including payroll liabilities and deferred revenue.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and adjustments.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing with garnishments and taxes.
• Maintain payroll reports and UltiPro reporting; act as payroll system SME.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and filings such as 941s and W-2s.
• Support audits and assist with reporting and administrative duties.
• Identify process improvements in payroll controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

UltiPro

Job description

Staff Accountant

Minneapolis, MN

Make an impact behind the numbers at Bachman’s. As a Staff Accountant, you'll drive accurate financial reporting, oversee payroll accounting, and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Your expertise will support sound business decisions and the overall financial health of the company.

If you thrive on accuracy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to serve as a trusted accounting and payroll expert while partnering with leaders across the organization to deliver exceptional results.

Position Duties:

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, inventory deposits, payroll liabilities, and deferred revenue.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, including recurring, standard, and reconciliation-based adjustments.
• Manage full-cycle bi-weekly payroll processing, including garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and manual checks.
• Maintain payroll reports, commission schedules, and UltiPro reporting; serve as the payroll system subject matter expert.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and reporting, including quarterly 941 filings, W-2s, and year-end requirements.
• Evaluate payroll controls and procedures, identify process improvements, and maintain payroll documentation.
• Support audits, analyze labor data, provide Controller backup, and assist with reporting and administrative duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in accounting and 5+ years of Accounting/Payroll experience; OR 2 year degree in accounting and 10+ years progressive related work experience.
• Must possess Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) knowledge with the ability to understand process flows including general ledger postings, account analysis and reconciliations, etc.
• Ability to aid independent auditors in their performance of annual financial and regulatory audits, answer questions, locate support materials and explain policy and procedures as requested.
• Advanced Excel skills which include calculating data with advanced formulas, organizing multiple worksheets & table data, present data using charts, analyzing data using Pivot tables & Pivot charts and inserting graphic objects.
• Ability to manage/import/export large databases for data analysis.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills required for communication with all levels of company personnel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, self-motivated, organized with the ability to recognize and timely communicate procedural problems and errors.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, meet tight deadlines and train others.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality in the handling of all matters
• Expert understanding of UltiPro Business Intelligence report design functionality.
• Previous payroll system knowledge and understanding of Company’s payroll, vacation, overtime and other related personnel policies and procedures.
• Regularly sits, stands, walks, communicates, and uses hands for computer and office tasks.
• Occasionally lifts to 25 lbs.

Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(K)
• ID Watchdog
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays (6/year)

Compensation: $60k-$70k

Don’t settle, come grow with us!

Bachman’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer