Staff Accountant

EMR Group USA; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA and FSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Job summary

EMR Group USA is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team in Minnesota. You will work with the Senior Financial Accountant and VP of Finance on financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations and analysis to support business performance.

You’ll gain broad exposure to finance and operations within a global metal recycling leader. We value curiosity, analytical thinking and collaboration as you contribute to process improvements and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or 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 and month-end close.

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 and inventory.
• Assist with financial statements, management reports, audits and tax requests.
• Support reporting, analysis and other accounting functions as needed.
• Identify unusual transactions and help improve accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About Us

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with 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.

About Us

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with 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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