Staff Accountant

Ehlers is an independent advisory firm founded in 1955, providing financial solutions to public sector clients across 5 states with offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We are a 100% employee-owned firm (ESOP) comprised of advisors, specialists, project managers, analysts and support staff, all committed to a shared mission of helping our clients build outstanding places to live, work, learn and play. We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team.

Ehlers offers an outstanding compensation package! We provide competitive wages, discretionary and goal-based performance bonuses, a 100% employer-contributed ESOP, and two excellent health-care coverage plans. We also deliver employer-paid life insurance, life insurance options for spouses and children, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off and generous sick-time allowances!

Ehlers is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Job Details

  • Level: Entry-level
  • Job Location: Roseville, MN
  • Position Type: Exempt
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Salary Range: $57,000 - $77,000 per year
  • Travel Percentage: 5%
  • Job Shift: First/Days
  • Job Category: Corporate Services

Essential Job Functions

  • Financial Reporting

    Lead the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate close.

    Prepare and present monthly financial reports to senior management, highlighting key financial metrics, variances, and trends. Provide insights and recommendations to drive business performance.

    Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and schedules. Support the audit process by liaising with external auditors and ensuring all necessary documentation is provided.

  • Year-End Audit

    Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and schedules. Support the audit process by liaising with external auditors and ensuring all necessary documentation is provided.

    Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and assist in the implementation of best practices to streamline financial operations and reporting.

  • Budgeting & Forecasting

    Partner with the Director of Finance and Accounting to support budgeting and forecasting processes. Help prepare financial projections and assist in tracking performance against budgeted targets.

    Participate in cross-departmental projects and initiatives, providing financial analysis and support that directly influence strategic decisions across the organization.

  • Payroll Management

    Oversee and execute the timely and accurate processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with company policies, tax regulations, and legal requirements.

  • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

    Review and process payments for employee expense accounts, vendor invoices, and other accounts payable transactions on time.

    Prepare client invoices, send monthly statements as needed, and post payments received against the appropriate client invoice and record the deposit in the ledger.

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Experience:

  • 0-2 years’ accounting experience preferably in a financial services or corporate environment.

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.
  • Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax compliance.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, care, and accuracy in completing tasks.
  • Excellent PC skills utilizing spreadsheets, accounting applications, database programs, and other software necessary to maintain financial records and generate reports.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple work activities, prioritize tasks, and organize work so that deadlines are met, and essential work is completed.
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a strong desire to contribute to the success of the organization.
  • Well-developed interpersonal communication skills that create and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
  • Ability to understand relationships between budgets and actual financial performance and the sensitivity analysis required for financial forecasting.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to understand relational data and how it can affect other information.
  • Recognize and pursue opportunities for work improvements and professional development.

Physical Demands:

  • Perform stationary work 90% of the time using a computer and applicable office equipment
  • Move about inside the office 10% of the time to access files, office equipment and communicate with colleagues
  • 5% travel as needed to represent the company and department at seminars, client interviews, conferences, etc.

Ready to Apply?

Ehlers is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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