Staff Accountant

Life-Science Innovations has a full-time opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join their team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for recording daily financial transactions, preparing journal entries, maintaining fixed asset records, assisting with month-end close activities, and supporting the overall accounting function. This role supports the preparation of accurate financial reports. Work Location: This role supports and requires working onsite at two locations, Life-Science Innovations and Farm Service Elevator, which are in close proximity to one another. Our goal at LSI is to provide tailored professional shared services to each of our customers, partnering with them to become an extension of their team. Headquartered in Willmar, MN, on the beautiful MinnWest Technology Campus, Life-Science Innovations employs people in a variety of roles and expertise. We hire technically passionate, positive, career minded individuals who align with our core organizational values. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepare and post daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries accurately and timely. Analyze financial trends, business operations, revenues, expenses, and costs to support forecasting and decision-makingRecord and reconcile various transactional activitiesMaintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policiesAssist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processesPrepare balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variancesSupport the preparation of internal financial reports and schedulesPerform general accounting and administrative duties as needed The ideal candidate will have the following educational and experience background: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required with 1–2 years of accounting experienceKnowledge of GAAP, accounting systems, business processes, and applicable accounting and tax regulationsStrong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skillsEffective written and verbal communication, active listening, and customer service skillsAbility to coordinate tasks, monitor activities, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail Pay: $55,600 - $69,500/Year Our Purpose is to Share Smarter, Serve Better - By providing tailored professional shared services, partnering with our customers to become an extension of their team. Our Guiding Values: Employee Well-Being: We are committed to maximizing every employee’s talent in their role within the organization, and care about the well-being of each employee from a whole-life perspectiveCommunication | Collaboration: Success is built on relationships. We will bring expertise, professionalism and a genuine love for our craft to the table – and expect the same in returnStewardship: Our investment of time, talent, and treasure will do great things in the long run. We make decisions based on our responsibility to our employees, our customers, our stakeholders and our communityTrustworthiness: There are no substitutes for honesty and kindness and doing what’s rightExcellence: We are persistent in achieving objectives efficiently and effectively; finding new ways to grow our company and each other Benefits at LSI: We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance. To Apply or Further Inquire Contact: Meagan Hartje | Talent Acquisition Specialist Meagan.Hartje@life-scienceinnovations.com (320) 222-9779 Powered by JazzHR KmS0Pok8MA