Staff Accountant

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Surefitters

Staff Accountant

Rosemount, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Staff Accountant – Surefitters

    Position Summary

    The Staff Accountant will be a key member of the finance team responsible for owning core accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and strengthening internal controls. This role supports a fast‑paced truck upfitting business with complex job costing, inventory, and project‑based revenue. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑driven, and comfortable partnering with operations, purchasing, and leadership.

    Key Responsibilities

    Financial Close & Reporting

    • Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes; prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
    • Prepare and deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
    • Variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods.
    • Maintain schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and deferred revenue.

    Job Costing & Revenue Recognition

    • Partner with operations and Accounting Manager to ensure accurate job cost capture, labor allocation, and margin reporting.
    • Analyze direct margin, labor efficiency, and project profitability; flag issues and recommend corrective actions.

    Inventory & COGS

    • Reconcile inventory subledger to GL; oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
    • Analyze inventory turns, excess/obsolete inventory, and reserves.
    • Ensure accurate COGS recognition for parts, kits, and installed equipment (e.g., shelving, service bodies, lifts, plows, etc.).

    Accounts & Cash Management

    • Review AR aging, reserves, and credit memos; support collections strategy.
    • Assist with weekly cash flow forecasting and 13‑week cash models.

    Internal Controls & Process Improvement

    • Document and improve accounting processes and controls; reduce manual work and errors.
    • Support ERP optimization and system implementations (e.g., NetSuite or similar).

    Audit, Tax & Compliance

    • Prepare schedules and support for external audit, review, and tax filings.
    • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
    • 1+ year of progressive accounting experience
    • Strong understanding of GAAP, job costing, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
    • Intermediate Excel skills
    • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable in a deadline‑driven environment.

    Skills & Competencies

    • Job costing & margin analysis
    • Inventory management
    • Financial statement preparation
    • Process improvement mindset
    • Strong communication with operations and leadership
    • Ability to work independently and own outcomes

    What Success Looks Like in This Role

    • Month‑end close completed accurately and on time with minimal rework.
    • Clean reconciliations and audit‑ready schedules.
    • Improved visibility into job profitability, labor efficiency, and inventory health.
    • Strong partnership with operations leading to better decision‑making.

    Reporting Structure

    Reports to: Accounting Manager

    Compensation & Benefits

    • $70,000-$75,000 salary
    • Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
    • PTO and paid holidays