Job Description:

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the daily accounting operations of a growing manufacturing company. This individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close activities, preparing account reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting and analysis efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to contribute in a hands-on environment where continuous improvement and teamwork are highly valued.

Worksite Location:

This onsite position is located in the Minneapolis Metro Area.

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $85,000/year base salary.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance resources, and employee discount programs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Assist with inventory accounting and manufacturing-related financial reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with sales and use tax filings and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare schedules and support documentation for annual audits.
• Assist with financial analysis and special projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and GAAP.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting experience preferred.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together. 

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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