Staff Accountant

Clear Destination Inc.; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Employer paid vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

HSA and FSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team in New Brighton, MN. You will support key accounting processes, close cycles, reconciliations, and financial reporting while collaborating with senior accountants and operations.

The role demands 2–4 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, analytical mindset. This is a full-time onsite position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with an accounting system.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations and month-end close.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with multitasking.
• Strong written and verbal communication; AI/Copilot experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accounting records.
• Perform monthly reconciliations, investigate variances.
• Assist with month-end/ year-end close including accruals and inventory.
• Assist with financial statements, reports, audits and schedules.
• Support reporting and analysis with the Senior Financial Accountant and VP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting system

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and VP of Finance, supporting key accounting processes while taking on meaningful responsibility across financial reporting, month end close, reconciliations, and analysis.

This position offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to both finance and operations within EMR, a global leader in metal recycling. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with operational teams, understand the business behind the numbers and contribute to process improvements and special projects. We’re looking for someone who is curious, analytical, and ready to grow their accounting expertise while becoming a valued member of our finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Preform monthly account reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepaid expenses, inventory and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with financial statements, management reports, audits, tax requests and supporting schedules.
• Support the Senior Financial Accountant and VP of Finance with reporting, analysis, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Identify unusual transactions, trends or variances and assist with improving accounting processes and internal controls.

Learn the Business & Support Operations

• Develop an understanding of EMR’s scrap recycling business and how materials and operations flow through the accounting process.
• Build relationships with operational teams and learn how day to day activities impact financial results.
• Gain firsthand knowledge of our facilities, processes, and key operational and financial metrics.
• Work with operations to connect business activity to financial results, identify discrepancies, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial information.
• Must be willing to visit other EMR operational sites during initial training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 2-4 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with an accounting system
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, account reconciliations and month-end close procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with AI/Copilot is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• $70,000-$90,000 annual salary
• Monday-Friday, full-time onsite. No option for remote work
• PTO and 9 paid company holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• HSA and FSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with company match

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