Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Talently

The Tone:
This is an on-site Staff Accountant role, based in Mankato, Minnesota. You will be joining a thriving organization within the construction industry, directly supporting its multiple operating units. This hands-on position is fundamental for ensuring the delivery of accurate and actionable financial information across all business functions. As a Staff Accountant, you will gain significant exposure to diverse areas including financial reporting, forecasting, detailed project accounting, tax compliance, and crucial process improvement initiatives. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build a robust foundation for your future career growth within accounting and finance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person – Mankato, MN
• Pay: $65000–$85000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure accurate and actionable financial information is delivered to support multiple operating units within the construction industry.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Close & Reporting: Drive monthly and annual close activities across multiple operating units, preparing essential journal entries, conducting thorough account reconciliations, developing supporting schedules, and preparing comprehensive financial statements and management reports.
• Performance Analysis: Meticulously analyze financial results, actively investigating any significant variances against both forecasts and prior periods to provide valuable insights and support informed decision-making.
• Project Accounting & Forecasting: Participate actively in project reviews, rigorously assess cost-to-complete estimates for ongoing projects, provide critical support for project budgets and accurate percentage-of-completion accounting, and help prepare periodic forecasts.
• Tax & Compliance: Prepare and submit various tax filings, including payroll tax and sales/use tax, maintain meticulous compliance records for auditing purposes, and offer direct support during both internal and external audit processes.
• Process Enhancement & Training: Provide dedicated accounting support and training to regional operating units, collaborating to strengthen financial processes, enhance internal controls, improve overall financial accuracy, and assist with inventory counts and reconciliations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a strong understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, and financial reporting.
• Experience: At least one year of professional accounting experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications, combined with strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Bonus: Experience in construction, project, or job-cost accounting; familiarity with ERP or accounting software systems; multi-entity or multi-location accounting experience; prior experience with payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, payroll tax, or sales/use tax compliance.