Staff Accountant

Metro Sales

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Burnsville, Minnesota

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will oversee monthly financial statement preparation, manage journal entries, and perform general ledger and bank reconciliations. Additionally, the role involves analyzing financial data, filing tax returns, and assisting with accounts payable processes.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and are proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. You possess 0-1 years of experience in preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and understanding the accounts payable process. Additionally, you are willing to obtain a CPA license within two years.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

Excel

Journal entries

General ledger reconciliation

Accounts payable

Sales tax returns

Fixed asset reporting

CPA license

Job Description

Who We Are: Founded in 1969, Metro Sales Inc. built its reputation selling office supplies and equipment across the Twin Cities. Decades later, we've grown into one of the largest office technology and solutions providers in the Midwest. Today, MSI Metro Sales Inc., a 100% Employee-Owned Company, stands as an industry leader in hardware, software, and managed services.   MSI Metro Sales Inc. is seeking an Employee Owner, Staff Accountant to join our Accounting department located in Burnsville, MN to support day to day accounting operations with a focus on financial reporting and assist Account Payables.   Key Areas of Responsibilities: 
  • Oversee preparation of monthly financial statements
  • Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Perform weekly bank reconciliations
  • Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management review
  • File monthly and quarterly sales tax returns
  • Compile and organize fixed asset tax reports
  • Assist with processing invoices as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Proficient with the full suite of Microsoft Office products, expert in Excel
  • 0-1 yrs experience in preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts
  • 0-1 yrs in accounts payable process
  • Have, in process of, or willingness to acquiring a CPA license within the first two (2 years)
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
What We Offer:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Educational Development Benefits
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) + Gainshare — because your success is also your investment
  • 401(k) + Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Volunteer Days — give back alongside your peers in the community
  • Hybrid work schedule after training! Work from home Mondays and Fridays
MSI Metro Sales Inc. Vision: Our Employee-Owners are the engine behind everything we achieve. We're committed to building an environment that offers meaningful challenges, continuous growth, and real financial rewards. When you join MSI, you're not just taking a job — you're building a career and investing in something you can call your own.   MSI Metro Sales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   For additional roles visit us at: https://www.metrosales.com/msi-careers/

Metro Sales

Metro Sales has served Minnesota, and the surrounding area since 1969 and through our demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction has grown to become the largest independent provider of Office Imaging Solutions in the Midwest. Metro Sales has been Minnesota's exclusive Ricoh dealer since 1981 and proudly offers their products. In 2019 Metro Sales became employee-owned, and has continued our vision of offering industry-leading technology solutions to the markets we serve. Our cutting-edge products include black and white, color and multifunctional print technologies; high-speed, high-volume document imaging systems; wide format engineering systems; digital network printers and scanners; document process automation, storage, and retrieval, and Managed IT services.
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