Staff and Payroll Accountant
Gradient Financial Group, Arden Hills, MN, United States
Are you a detail‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys bringing clarity to complex financial data? Do you take pride in ensuring accuracy, meeting deadlines, and supporting leadership with meaningful financial insights? If you’re looking to grow your career while playing a key role in financial reporting, payroll coordination, and month‑end close processes, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Gradient Financial Group is a leading financial services company that includes twelve unique entities doing business throughout the country.
What You’ll Do
Prepare timely and complete financial statements and complete month‑end close process
Calculate financial and operating metrics
Calculate anomalies and report significant issues to management
Provide financial analyses as needed for management review
Bank Reconciliations
Payroll – coordination of payroll filings
Assist with tasks required for external audits
Assist with Federal and State reporting requirements (tax, Sec of State)
Prepare payroll for submission to processor
Prepare cash forecasts
Maintain all employee salary information and life insurance
Assist Staff Accountant with 1099 processing and multiple requests for duplicate 1099s
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree – Required
3 years accounting experience – Required
Knowledge of accounting rules and processes
Knowledge of payroll rules and reporting requirements
Our Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
8 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO)
Ongoing professional development and training
A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Gradient, we set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If you’re positive, driven, and enjoy working alongside motivated teammates, you’ll feel right at home.
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Gradient Financial Group is a leading financial services company that includes twelve unique entities doing business throughout the country.
What You’ll Do
Prepare timely and complete financial statements and complete month‑end close process
Calculate financial and operating metrics
Calculate anomalies and report significant issues to management
Provide financial analyses as needed for management review
Bank Reconciliations
Payroll – coordination of payroll filings
Assist with tasks required for external audits
Assist with Federal and State reporting requirements (tax, Sec of State)
Prepare payroll for submission to processor
Prepare cash forecasts
Maintain all employee salary information and life insurance
Assist Staff Accountant with 1099 processing and multiple requests for duplicate 1099s
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree – Required
3 years accounting experience – Required
Knowledge of accounting rules and processes
Knowledge of payroll rules and reporting requirements
Our Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
8 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO)
Ongoing professional development and training
A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Gradient, we set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If you’re positive, driven, and enjoy working alongside motivated teammates, you’ll feel right at home.
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