CSM Corporation is hiring: Staff Accountant in Minneapolis

Staff Accountant role at CSM Corporation

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of residential and lodging properties. This role ensures accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and variance analyses, while maintaining compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Financial Statement Preparation, Review, and Analysis: Monthly preparation and review of balance sheets and profit/loss accounts; ensure accuracy. Reconcile control accounts to subsidiary documentation. Perform month-end general ledger adjusting entries and publish financial statements.
• Financial Analysis/Forecasting/Budgeting: Prepare year-end work papers for tax returns and audits. Participate in forecasting/budgeting, including balance sheet budgets. Collaborate with field leaders to maintain operational forecasts/budgets. Complete special ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Business Support: Collaborate with business partners to ensure compliance with accounting/finance SOPs and serve as an accounting liaison. Provide support for new users.
• Compliance: Adhere to GAAP in journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate controls and procedures, identify improvement opportunities, and assist in developing recommendations for management.
• Customer Service: Maintain relationships with Corporate, Field, and Accounting teams to address reporting needs and ensure clear communication. Represent the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
• Self/Workload Management: Manage workload effectively, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Promote collaboration and uphold SOPs.

Required Skills and Experience

Education/Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar degree
• Minimum 1-3 years related accounting experience handling complex issues

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Hospitality, retail, or real estate industry experience preferred but not required
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
• Knowledge of software used by the CSM PC network; experience with Yardi accounting software or TM1 preferred
• Ability to multitask and complete responsibilities under strict deadlines

Rate: $65,000 USD - $75,000 USD per year

CSM Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, voluntary benefits, time off, scholarship program, hotel discounts, and more. For benefits offered to regular part-time or on-call employees, please email benefits@csmcorp.net.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Staying compliant with equal opportunity laws, CSM Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Further rights and information are provided where applicable.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing