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General Ledger Staff Accountant
Job ID 624144
Title General Ledger Staff Accountant
Type Full-time
Location Winona, MN 55987
Departments Accounting/Finance
Date Published April 30, 2026
End Date 05-14-2026
Job Description
General Ledger Staff Accountant
212 W 2nd St, Winona, MN 55987
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Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 6:00pm
OVERVIEW:
Working as a Full-time General Ledger Staff Accountant, you will enjoy the opportunity to participate in an energetic work environment helping the company comply with its intercompany accounting and transactions between subsidiaries for Fastenal's world-wide locations. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Preparing legal entity financial reporting
o Recording journal entries related to intercompany transactions
o Processing various month-end, quarter-end and annual close activities including reconciliations and account analysis
o Overseeing compliance with global intercompany policies
o Processing intercompany invoicing and settlement
o Creating and implementing efficiencies in intercompany processes
o Assisting with set-up of new international locations
o Participating in development projects - planning, testing and implementation
o Performing special projects and other administrative tasks as necessary
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The skills and qualifications for this position include:
o Possess or are working towards a bachelor's degree in Accounting OR have relevant work experience
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
o Work independently as well as in a team environment
o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Proficient using PeopleSoft
ABOUT US:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $42,000 - 52,500. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Salary : $42,000 - $52,500