Staff Accountant

Starkey is hiring for a Staff Accountant to join our team at our corporate headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of accounting analysis, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations. This role will be responsible for automating and documenting processes.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

• Actively participate in the month-end close process, prepare journal entries related to areas of responsibility including complex transactions and accounting estimates.
• Prepare monthly financial reports in accordance with policies.
• Required to maintain accurate financial records by performing timely and complete reconciliations of financial records and systems.
• Assist accounts payable with 3 way matching exceptions for inventory purchases and reconciliation of vendor statements vs invoices outstanding in AP system.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support various cross-functional projects and initiatives within the organization
• Assist in evaluating, implementing, documenting, and monitoring appropriate internal controls/processes.
• Actively participate in working with external auditors
• Ad hoc projects.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Education
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
  
  
  
  
• Experience
  
  
  
  • 2+ years of experience in public accounting or industry.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Fundamental knowledge of US GAAP and accounting practices
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations a plus.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Must be self-motivated with an energetic, results-orientated and customer focused style.
• Possess a high-energy level and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement, sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes and personal commitment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Collaborative problem solver.
• Ability to adapt to changing processes.
• Clear and concise communication of complex accounting topics.

The annual salary for this position is between $56,210 - $73,000 / year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirement include, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

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