Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | CFS

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role located in Lakeville, MN, with a hybrid work model. CFS is a stable, privately backed company experiencing strong momentum and continued expansion. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting key accounting functions, and directly contributing to the organization’s financial health and growth. The position offers significant exposure to various accounting areas and a clear path for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid, Lakeville, MN
• Pay: $55000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: Support the financial operations through accurate record-keeping, compliance, and process improvements.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Sage Intacct (plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Accounting: Prepare essential journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Month-End Close: Support the month-end close process and maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all financial transactions.
• Transaction Processing: Process payments, manage credit card activity, and apply cash accurately.
• Compliance and Audits: Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and contribute to compliance-related reporting requirements.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving existing processes and documenting financial procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, establishing a core foundation in financial principles.
• Experience: At least 1 year of GAAP-based accounting experience, including hands-on work with journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, an analytical mindset for problem-solving, and proficiency in Excel for data management and reporting.
• Bonus: Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software.