Sr. Staff Accountant

• Own the end-to-end accounts receivable function, including customer invoicing, collections, and customer account maintenance
• Review, generate, and post customer invoices; verify billing accuracy against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project documentation
• Manage the AR inbox and serve as the primary point of contact for customer and internal billing, payment, and dispute inquiries
• Perform bi-weekly AR Aging, lead collection efforts via communication to customers, and escalate past-due and at-risk balances to management with recommended actions
• Support progress, milestone, and retainage billings, including lien waivers and customer billing portal submissions as applicable
• Reconcile the AR subledger to the general ledger monthly and resolve reconciling items
• Document and continuously improve AR policies, procedures, and internal controls; identify automation and process improvement opportunities

• Prepare, review, and file sales and use tax returns across all applicable state and local jurisdictions leveraging Avalara Tax Software
• Maintain the sales and use tax filing calendar and ensure all returns and payments are submitted accurately and on time
• Reconcile sales and use tax liability accounts monthly and resolve variances
• Collect, validate, and maintain customer exemption and resale certificates
• Ensure taxability of products and services is maintained correctly ERP (e.g., Avalara)
• Monitor economic nexus thresholds and support new state and local registrations
• Research and document sales and use tax positions; respond to jurisdiction notices, inquiries, and audits

• Own assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and complete them within the published close calendar
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, and reclassifications
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger: additions, transfers, and disposals
• Maintain lease schedules and prepare related entries in accordance with ASC 842
• Support revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and unbilled/WIP analysis in accordance with ASC 606
• Review transaction and journal entry coding for accuracy, consistency, and proper cutoff

• Provide ad hoc analysis, reporting, and project support to Finance leadership and business partners
• Mentor and review the work of accounting coordinators and junior accounting staff
• Serve as backup for other accounting functions as needed and perform other duties as assigned

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting operations
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and analysis of large data sets)
• Proficiency with ERP systems and experience with sales tax software (e.g., Avalara) a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-starter and collaborative team member who takes ownership, communicates proactively, and partners with others to follow issues through to resolution
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, CPA a plus
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close responsibilities
• Hands-on experience managing accounts receivable and collections
• Experience preparing and filing multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax returns
• Experience supporting external audits and compliance filings
• Exposure to acquisitions, purchase accounting, or integration work a plus
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working within an enterprise ERP

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, telephone, copier, and printer. The role may occasionally require lifting and/or moving items up to 20 pounds.
• This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Eden Prairie, MN office in a professional office setting. The standard workweek is 40 hours; however, additional hours may be required during peak periods, month-end close, audits, or to meet deadlines.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable in person attendance is an essential function of this role.

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