Tax Staff Accountant at Minnesota Elevator Inc in Mankato, Minnesota

Job Description:

About MEI
MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and Service Company is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides opportunities to give back to the community.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefit package. Are you passionate about making a change? Do you enjoy bringing new ideas to the table? If this sounds like you, apply at MEI today.

Location: Mankato, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: M-F
Salary: $54,500 - $81,000

Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance401(k) & matching up to 3%ESOP with company discretionary contributionsHealth Savings Account/ Flexible Spending AccountShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceEmployer Paid Life Insurance3 Weeks Paid Time Off and 9 HolidaysDiscretionary BonusesTuition ReimbursementEarn 8 hours PTO for 8 hours of volunteering

About the Role
Tax Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing and filing sales and use tax returns across 10+ states. In addition to tax responsibilities, this role will also support the accounting department by maintaining accurate records, preparing financial reports, and performing account reconciliations. The position will involve preparing journal entries, assisting with monthly closings, conducting account analysis, and supporting the Controller in various accounting duties.

Responsibilities
Sales and Use Tax Filing for 10+ states Reconcile and post daily/monthly cash transactions Prepare revenue recognition entries for the Construction Division Prepare and input journal entries into the general ledger Responsible for fixed asset accounting General ledger account analysis and reconciliations Review project costs and provide analysis to ensure proper cost allocation Develop improvement processes within assigned duties Divisional accounting duties, as assigned

Experience
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field. 2+ years tax related experience, preferred Corporate Accounting experience, preferred Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Skills
Resourceful, problem-solver, able to prioritize and multitask Detail oriented and organized Able to communicate effectively with great people skills & a sense of humor Team player with a positive attitude Self-motivated and work independently with minimum supervision Unshakeable integrity

MEIs 50+ years in the elevator industry gives us an unparalleled ability to handle both custom and standard elevator projects with ease.
EOE/AA