Accountant (Eden Prairie)
Accountant (Eden Prairie)
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$ 50000 - 65000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Windings Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company meaning every employee-owner shares in our success. As an ESOP since 1998 we contribute 1012% of your annual pay toward your retirementat no cost to you.
For over 60 years weve built custom motors and components for some of the worlds toughest environmentsfrom outer space to the battlefield race tracks and deep drilling sites.
We are looking for an Accountant for either our New Ulm MN or Eden Prairie MN location. If youre excited by complex challenges and want to be part of a purpose-driven collaborative team join us in our mission: Making our Customers Critical Mission Possible.
What you will be responsible for:
The Accountant will assist the Finance Manager in preparing timely and accurate financial information for use by all internal and external parties including executive management board of directors and lenders. The accountant will perform activities covering materials and production costs cost of sales overhead etc. The accountant will assist in preparation of journal entries for month end close calculate accruals and prepare account reconciliations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform general ledger activities including journal entries monthly closing tasks and preparation of monthly supporting schedules
- Reviews and check general ledger postings on labor material costs operating expenses inventory and other adjustments impacting profit and loss
- Process invoices to customers customer credit memos and accounts receivable deposits and payments. Follow up with customers on short/overpayment of invoices and past due invoices
- Assist in accounts payable department entering invoices obtaining approval and processing payments
- Provide backup for payroll processing on an as-needed basis
- Assist in the management of fixed asset schedules
- Extract analyze and organize large amounts of data for reconciliation and work center recording
- Research and follow up on reconciling items found during reconciliation process
- Ensure that internal and external customers are provided with timely and accurate assistance and information as requested
- Crosstrain in other areas of the accounting department
What you need:
Required Qualifications:
- Competent in accounting and financial practices and procedures
- Working knowledge of general ledger transacting and GAAP
- Advanced skills in creating spreadsheets and reports in Excel and Word including pivot tables v-lookups and other formulas
- Able to quickly assess issues and relevant information to make effective decisions
- Highly detail oriented and organized in work approach
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new job-related information
Preferred Qualifications:
- ERP and payroll experience is a plus
- Able to maintain effectiveness and efficiency in changing work responsibilities and environment
- Proven ability to work with minimal direction as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems
Education:
- Associate degree or higher in Accounting Finance or a related field is preferred. Professional work experience may be considered in lieu of education
Experience:
- 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in private or public accounting
What you will get...
- An awesome employee-ownership culture
- Full benefits package (medical dental vision disability life and more)
- Paid time off
- 401k match and ESOP contributions
- Flexible work environment
- Education reimbursement
This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the companys discretion.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Requirements:
Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national U.S. lawful permanent resident or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
No Soliciting
Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.
Salary Description:
$50000-$65000 annual DOQ
We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience qualifications location and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
