Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Edina, MN (100% onsite)

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing, privately held manufacturing organization seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a hands-on role within a small, collaborative environment where you’ll gain exposure across multiple areas of accounting, including AR, AP, and general ledger activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants to broaden their experience, build strong foundational skills, and work closely with leadership in a visible role.

Key Responsibilities

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• Process and apply customer payments; investigate and resolve discrepancies
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• Support invoicing, collections, and customer account maintenance
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• Process vendor invoices and assist with payment runs (checks, ACH, wires)
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• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner
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• Post journal entries and assist with general ledger maintenance
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• Support month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations
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• Assist with sales tax filings and compliance (training provided if needed)
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• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation
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• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency
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What Makes This Role Unique

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• Broad exposure across AR, AP, and General Ledger activities
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• High visibility working closely with senior leadership
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• Opportunity to build technical accounting skills in a hands-on environment
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• Stable, team-oriented culture with long-tenured leadership
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• Exposure to a business undergoing organizational change and growth
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Qualifications

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• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field
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• 2–5 years of accounting experience (AR/AP-heavy backgrounds encouraged)
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• Exposure to general ledger activities and month-end processes
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• Experience with invoicing, collections, or payables processing
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• Experience with ERP systems is a plus
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Base salary: $60,000–$65,000
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• Annual bonus (company discretion)
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• 401(k) with strong employer match
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• PTO + comprehensive benefits package
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• Flexible scheduling within standard business hours
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