Staff Accountant (On-site)

Ziegler Caterpillar; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

15 days PTO

9 paid holidays

401(k) match

HSA contributions

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Fitness membership discount

Education Assistance

Job summary

Ziegler Caterpillar in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Accountant focused on accounting and banking activities related to real estate holdings. The on-site role requires coordinating lender payments, reconciliations, and asset capitalization with a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in accounting or related field, 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks, and the ability to read leases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business-related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand leases preferred.
• Capital asset accounting experience preferred.
• QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Attention to detail, dependability, integrity, problem solving, efficiency.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate and schedule lender and interest rate swap payments.
• Work with bank contacts to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform month and year end reconciliation and reporting of assigned companies.
• Track construction in process project costs and capitalize assets upon completion.
• Prepare entries to general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
• Establish and coordinate accounting procedures and controls.
• Reconcile assigned accounts and bank statements.
• Assist with daily and monthly cash activities (reconciliations, debt management).
• Maintain financial databases and filing systems.
• Assist with annual audits.
• Collaborate with team and superiors.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Commitment/Dependability

Integrity

Problem Solving

Efficiency

Advanced Microsoft Excel

IndO

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business related

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Ziegler Companies has an opening for an Accountant. This position will focus on the accounting and banking activities related to Ziegler Companies’ real estate holdings. This position will work on-site at the Bloomington location.

Responsibilities

• Validate and schedule lender and interest rate swap payments
• Work with bank contacts to resolve any discrepancies
• Perform month and year end reconciliation and reporting of assigned companies
• Track construction in process project costs and capitalize assets upon completion
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions for Ziegler and/or related entities
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
• Reconcile assigned accounts and bank statements
• Assist with various daily and monthly cash activities (e.g. Reconciliations, debt management, etc.)
• Maintain financial databases, computer software systems and manual filing systems
• Assist with annual audit
• Works in a cooperative manner with team and superiors
• Resolve accounting discrepancies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; accounting, finance or business related preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Ability to read and understand leases preferred
• Capital asset accounting experience preferred
• Quickbooks experience preferred
Attention to Detail, Commitment / Dependability, Integrity, Problem Solving, Efficiency
• Advanced Microsoft skills, specifically Microsoft Excel
• IndO

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!

The pay range for this position is

$55,900.00 to $67,000.00

Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Education Assistance

At Ziegler Inc. we’re committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.