Staff Accountant at ME Global

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Ledger Data Accuracy, Financial Statement Preparation, Process Improvement, SAP Knowledge, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Journal Entries, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Profit & Loss Statement, Sales Tax Compliance, Month-End Close, Account Reconciliations, Internal Controls, Excel Skills, Attention To Detail

Industry

mining

Description

Description Position Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of general ledger data to support the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. This role also supports process improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve information flow, reporting accuracy, and overall department efficiency. Role Overview This position requires a strong working knowledge of accounting processes within SAP, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant should have a foundational understanding of core accounting and finance concepts, including financial statements such as the Profit & Loss Statement (Income Statement), General Ledger, and supporting reports. This role works cross-functionally with internal departments and interacts with external partners such as customers and suppliers. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment are essential. Due to month-end and business demands, flexibility in work schedule may be required. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable & Transaction Processing Prepare and/or coordinate processing of accounts payable transactions including: Inbound and outbound freight Tariffs and duties Customer scrap metal buyback program Process vendor invoices and resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts (GRIR) Perform regular review and clearing of GRIR activity Billing & Customer Support Review and issue customer invoices to ensure accuracy and timely delivery Support customer credit review processes Sales Tax & Compliance Maintain working knowledge of sales tax requirements for vendor purchases and customer invoicing across multiple states and countries Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Complete month-end close activities including account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries Support internal and external audit requests by gathering required documentation and data Process Improvement Continuously evaluate processes to improve efficiency while maintaining strong internal controls Stay current on accounting tools, systems, and technology relevant to the role Education & Experience Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment Experience with SAP required; Esker experience preferred Strong Excel skills required; Power BI experience preferred Core Competencies Strong attention to detail Ability to handle confidential information Effective written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Ability to collaborate across departments Reliable and dependable attendance Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple variables in environments with limited standardization

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of general ledger data to support timely financial statement preparation and supporting process improvement efforts. Key duties include processing accounts payable and customer billing, maintaining sales tax compliance, and completing month-end close activities.