Staff Accountant

The Watkins Company; Winona (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

100% employer-paid leave

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

1:1 401(k) match program

Job summary

A leading flavoring company based in Winona, MN is seeking a Staff Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and manage various accounting processes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and have at least 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and assisting with audits. The position offers a hybrid work model and an attractive benefits package including generous PTO and a 401(k) match program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Ability to complete account and bank reconciliations accurately.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial statements are completed accurately.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Assist with the budget process and cost accounting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

General accounting procedures

Month-end and year-end close process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

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Hybrid Work Capability – 3 days in the office; 2 days remote.

The Watkins Company has been a pioneer in natural flavoring products since 1868. From our world‑famous Vanilla Extract to our unique Cinnamon and Black Pepper, the company continues to innovate in categories including Extracts, Spices, Dry Seasoning Mixes, Bitters, and Baking Decorations.

We are seeking a full‑time Staff Accountant located in Winona, MN. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures that financial statements are completed and reported in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completes account and bank reconciliations in a timely manner and provides results to the Accounting Manager.
• Prepares and posts monthly journal entries in support of the month‑end close process.
• Understands and maintains the corporate chart of accounts.
• Completes assigned reporting to distribute and work with appropriate individuals to review.
• Maintains, tracks, depreciates, and reports the fixed asset system, including disposals and capitalization alignment.
• Provides training and guidance for customer service and other accounting staff as deemed necessary by the Accounting Manager.
• Assists with preparations for the budget process.
• Assists Cost Accounting with cost accounting processes and works in a backup capacity.
• Assists and provides other departments with information, details, and account distributions to aid in the performance of their duties.
• Enforces the corporate purchasing policy.
• Manages and coordinates data and spreadsheets or work papers as required for annual audit.

Our ideal candidate will have at minimum:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working with general functions, month‑end and year‑end close process, financial statements, and general accounting procedures.
• Demonstrate intermediate (or higher) Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) preferred.

In addition to a collaborative environment, we offer a competitive benefits package including best‑in‑class Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% employer‑paid leave, flexible hybrid scheduling, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a 1:1 401(k) match program.

The Watkins Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Manufacturing