Owens Companies is headquartered in Bloomington, MN and brings over six decades of experience to each building we service. We are the leading fully integrated, single-source mechanical contractor in the Twin Cities.
Owens Companies is looking for a diligent staff accountant to join our accounting department. The staff accountant's responsibilities include maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with budget and close processes, conducting internal audits, and maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation. You will also be assisting the controller as needed and respond to information requests by management and for auditing purposes.
To be successful as staff accountant, you should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). An outstanding staff accountant should also have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Core Values
Integrity. We listen to our customers and offer solutions at a fair price.
Pride. We maintain the Owens brand in the Twin Cities by providing unique solutions to unique problems.
Experience. We employ highly skilled and trained union technicians with industry expertise.
Growth. We provide an environment for all employees to reach their maximum potential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes.
- Contributing to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
- Maintaining documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conducting internal audits.
- Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
- Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Assisting the accounting manager as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent working experience
- 2+ years of accounting experience required
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Good problem-solving and time management skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
Owens is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
