Staff Accountant
Surefitters, Rosemount, MN, United States
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
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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
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