Staff Accountant

About us

Strongwell is a medium business in Chatfield, MN. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to Strongwell is the number 1 provider of pultrusion products in the US. Strongwell has locations in Virgina and Mexico.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Wellness programs
• Growth opportunities

As a key member of the MNO Finance Team, this position reports directly to the MNO Accounting Manager. This position is responsible for the preparation and reporting of various general ledger and accounting activities. This role will also support the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Shop Floor and Job Cost functions while assisting with the closing of various accounting periods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepare, maintain and review for accuracy various general ledger journal entries for the Minnesota and Mexico Divisions associated with the following disciplines: cash reconciliation, COGS allocations, sales and use tax accruals, prepayment amortizations, medical accruals, I/C activity, insurance and depreciation.

· Update and analyze and review for accuracy monthly general ledger account reconciliation files for the Minnesota and Mexico Divisions. Recommend adjusting entries, as needed.

· Prepare daily bank deposit.

· Maintain customer sales tax exemption certificates utilizing Avalara/CertCap software. Confirm that valid exemption certificates exist for open tax years. Obtain certificates for those that are missing/invalid.

· Perform fixed asset accounting functions, including asset capitalization, asset retirement, and monthly depreciation expense. Assist with annual fixed asset internal audits. Maintain all required documentation via the use of SAGE Fixed Asset software.

· Gain an understanding of the Cost Accounting function for the Minnesota and Mexico divisions, including the recording and entry of production data.

· Perform the daily Job Cost analyst for the Mexico division. Assist with the analysis of the daily Job Cost activity for the Minnesota division. Identify shop order variances. Maintain a database of shop order variance explanations for management’s use. Participate in the month-end Job Cost closing process.

· Perform the weekly Accounts Payable payment process for both ACH and manual check payments, including the distribution of vendor payment remittances.

· Serve as a backup to the AP vouchering, AR invoicing and cash receipts, Shop Floor and Job Cost functions.

Assist with yearend physical inventory and audit requirements, as requested

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person