Staff Accountant

About Company:

Scantron SCN Worldwide, LLC is a leading provider of assessment and technology solutions headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota. Scantron has been the leading organization in data collection for over 50 years, offering critical assessment, technology, and data capture solutions globally. Our company provides best\-in\-class scanning solutions, handles over half a billion copied pages, produces millions of high\-precision scannable answer sheets, and supports educational institutions, businesses of all sizes, and government agencies worldwide.

We empower growth through intelligent, mission\-critical assessment, technology, and data capture solutions for business, education, and government clients around the world. Every year, we empower stakeholders across the globe to deliver millions of assessments, evaluations, and surveys in order to turn information into insights through our iconic scanning and scoring solutions. Scantron prints and delivers hundreds of millions of high\-precision, scannable answer sheets, manufactures industry\-leading OMR and image scanners and delivers high\-touch support to leading educational institutions, small to large businesses, and government agencies across the globe. Scantron operates across various sectors, including education, certification, government, and business, offering services such as digital assessments, managed IT support, and data capture solutions

About the Role:

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity and accuracy of the organization's accounting records. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and supporting month\-end and year\-end close processes. The Staff Accountant will perform detailed account reconciliations, journal entries, and assist with job costing to provide accurate financial data for management decision\-making. This role requires a strong understanding of general ledger functions and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data. Ultimately, the Staff Accountant contributes to the overall financial health of the company by ensuring timely and precise accounting operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in bank reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem\-solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification or progress towards CPA licensure.
• Experience with job costing and project accounting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Previous experience in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross\-functional teams.
• At least 1 year of experience as staff or general ledger accountant preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process daily cash account entries and ensure the accounts receivable and accounts payable teams have completed their entries
• Prepare and update monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Research and remediate missing or incorrect transactions
• Conduct technical accounting research
• Complete set\-up for new vendors and edits to existing vendor profiles
• Process weekly vendor payments
• Process employee business expense reports
• Prepare annual 1099 vendor tax forms
• Assist the Accounting Director with the monthly financial closing process by providing supporting information and completing assigned tasks in the closing checklist
• Provide support to the accounts receivable and accounts payable teams
• Assist the accounts receivable team with customer payment research
• Assist the procurement and fulfillment team with inventory adjustments
• Provide support to the human resources team with payroll processing and reporting
• Prepare supporting schedules for annual tax returns and financial statement audits
• Provide support for other financial projects
• Comply with the Company’s legal and regulatory obligations and the Company’s internal policies and procedures

Skills:

The required skills such as bank reconciliation, journal entries, and account reconciliation are essential for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Proficiency in accounting principles and general ledger management allows the Staff Accountant to prepare reliable financial statements and support audit processes. Analytical skills are used daily to investigate discrepancies, analyze account variances, and provide insights into financial data. Job costing skills help in tracking project expenses and assessing profitability, which supports strategic business decisions. Preferred skills like CPA certification and ERP system experience enhance the ability to manage complex accounting tasks and improve overall financial operations.

Competencies

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment\-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Safety \& Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with other

Physical Demands \& Work Environment

• Continually required to sit and work on a computer
• Regularly required to see, talk, and hear through virtual communication tools (e.g., MS Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, etc.)

The foregoing is intended to describe the general nature of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts the employer’s right to assign, reassign, augment, diminish, or otherwise modify the duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.