Accountant

At American Solutions for Business, we pride ourselves on helping people live their American dream.  As an employee-owned company, we provide value to our stakeholders through entrepreneurial relationships and solutions. Since 1981, we have grown to be one of the largest distributors in the industry, providing customers with print, branded merchandise, eCommerce solutions, fulfillment and more.

We are looking for an Accountant II to join our team in Glenwood, MN.   In this role you will be responsible for performing a range of accounting tasks within the finance organization in the US, as well as with our strategic global expansions. Key responsibilities include assisting with preparing detailed financial reports, conducting and monitoring thorough account reconciliations, and involvement in taxation and compliance administration, both domestic and international. Analyze expenses to forecast and budget, involvement in audit preparation and execution as well as involvement in monthly closings and account analysis. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles and strong analytical skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following for Domestic and/or Global Operations. Other duties may be assigned.

• Financial Reporting: Assist with compiling and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including Consolidated Financial reporting. Ensure all financial information is reported accurately and on time. Perform variance analysis and present findings.
• Treasury: Helping to ensure financial compliance and efficiency in bank reconciliations across various data sources, assisting with accurate cash forecasting and monitoring daily cash availability.
• Financial Analysis: Monitor and trend actual expenses to budget and forecast. Identify variances, trends and cost saving opportunities. Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as needed by management. Provide financial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making. Analyze the effect of financial transactions from process/system changes or upgrades. Review revenue, cost of goods sold and commissions to ensure proper reflection of monthly financial reporting.
• Compliance and Audit: Ensure adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory standards. This includes compliance with Global operations. Assisting with external audits (financial, bank, etc.) providing necessary documentation. Register, file and maintain business license, registrations, annual reporting and unclaimed property filings.
• Taxation: Involvement in preparation/filing of local, state, federal, provincial tax returns. Stay informed about changes in tax regulations to ensure Global compliance.
• Insurance: Participate in annual insurance renewals as well as assistance when needed throughout the year
• Other Integrated Businesses: Assist with any integrated businesses that may currently exist or exist in the future are fully supported by the finance team. This includes assisting with consolidation, reporting, accuracy of inputs/outputs, cash management, and any other areas deemed necessary to ensure full functioning within the finance framework of our company.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Preferred: Bachelor's degree (BA) in accounting, finance or business management, or a related field with two to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required: Associate’s degree (AA) in accounting, finance or business management with three or more years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, finance principles, financial reporting and technical accounting skills.

Required Competencies

• In Depth Knowledge of accounting principles, regulations and procedures
• Excellent Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Communication Proficiency
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving/Analytics
• Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, auditors and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Must be proficient in performing detailed numerical computations. Advanced knowledge of Excel with the ability to set up worksheets for analysis and reporting.

Computer Skills

Must possess an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel with the ability to set up worksheets for analysis and reporting, pivot tables, and advanced formulas. Also, needs proficiency in relevant accounting software.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

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 accommodation 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. The employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

AA/EEO/Vet/Military
 

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000