Staff Accountant I

Jobtailor; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wayzata, MN is seeking a detail-oriented accountant to manage general ledger processes, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly close tasks. You will support audits and SOX compliance while collaborating with the broader accounting team on reporting and process improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience, strong Excel and ERP system skills, and a proactive, self-starting attitude. Insurance industry knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger systems, AP/AR, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Insurance industry knowledge a plus; ability to multi-task and learn quickly.
• Strong written and oral communication, detail-oriented, with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Process general ledger transactions and batches from financial data.
• Handle daily accounting tasks: deposits, invoicing, billing and collections.
• Prepare basic account and bank reconciliations.
• Support monthly close checklist and financial statements.
• Assist with audits and PBC items; maintain records for SOX.
• Communicate with customers or vendors on accounting issues.
• Utilize reporting tools and validate new tools as needed.
• Collaborate with accounting team on project goals and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain professional knowledge through workshops and publications.

Skills

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Excel (basic)

Microsoft GP

Prospero

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

4+ years accounting experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft GP

Prospero

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Processes general ledger transactions and batches by gathering financial data and using appropriate systems
• Handles daily accounting tasks such as deposits, invoice entry, billing and collections, prepaid and deferred items, or fixed assets
• Maintains Accounting Archive for internal and external audit support and meeting SOX requirements
• Communicates with customers or vendors on accounting issues
• Prepares basic account and/or bank reconciliations to maintain proper up-to-date supported account balances
• Completes and reports on monthly close checklist items within required timeline to support financial statements
• Utilizes standard reporting tools as well as validates new reporting tools as needed
• Collaborates with other accounting team members and the broader accounting team on project goals
• Assists with the annual audit requests and PBC item preparation
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies
• Performs other activities, duties and assignments as needed or requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience; or A minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Relevant experience includes working with a general ledger system and related transactional and subledger systems, including accounts payables, accounts receivable, fixed assets, bank transactions and account reconciliations
• Insurance industry knowledge and a working knowledge of insurance systems (policy & claim) is a plus
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
• Ability to self-start and research independently
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong sense of accountability, comfortable making recommendations and taking accountability for outcomes
• Working basic knowledge of transactional systems such as Microsoft GP and Prospero preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic skills in Excel (Formulas, Pivot Tables)