Staff Accountant

RiseMe; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Employer paid vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

HSA and FSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

Job summary

EMR USA Metal Recycling is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the finance team. You will support the Senior Financial Accountant and VP of Finance with financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and analysis, while gaining exposure to both finance and operations within a global leader in metal recycling.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Excel proficiency

Experience with accounting system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

AI/Copilot (bonus)

Job description

About Us:

EMR isone ofthe world’s leading metal recycling companieswith a history spanning decades.At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued.We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

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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