Staff Accountant – Cost Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | CFS

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CFS, located in Minneapolis, MN. CFS is an established company with a strong industry presence in the manufacturing sector, offering comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off. This position offers an early career professional a unique opportunity to build foundational GAAP and operational finance experience, gaining early exposure to critical functions like cost accounting and inventory processes. The Staff Accountant is pivotal in supporting accurate financial reporting, collaborating cross-functionally with various departments, and contributing to the company’s continued stability and growth through a clear path for professional development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Minneapolis, MN
• Pay: $58000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: This role is responsible for supporting core accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial data, and contributing to robust financial reporting, with early exposure to cost accounting and inventory processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Operations: Support AP/AR processing and general ledger activities.
• Financial Close: Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Cost & Inventory Management: Help maintain accurate cost and inventory data and support variance analysis.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare documentation, schedules, and materials for audit support.
• Cross-Functional Reporting: Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting across departments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This position is designed for an entry-level professional. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, or be actively pursuing its completion. A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• Experience: Requires prior internship or early professional experience within an accounting or finance function.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel is essential, along with meticulous attention to detail for ensuring accuracy in all financial processes.