Staff Accountant at EMR USA in New Brighton, MN 55112, USA

Job description

• Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
• We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and VP of Finance, supporting key accounting processes while taking on meaningful responsibility across financial reporting, month end close, reconciliations, and analysis.
• This position offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to both finance and operations within EMR, a global leader in metal recycling. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with operational teams, understand the business behind the numbers and contribute to process improvements and special projects. We’re looking for someone who is curious, analytical, and ready to grow their accounting expertise while becoming a valued member of our finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Preform monthly account reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepaid expenses, inventory and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with financial statements, management reports, audits, tax requests and supporting schedules.
• Support the Senior Financial Accountant and VP of Finance with reporting, analysis, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Identify unusual transactions, trends or variances and assist with improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Develop an understanding of EMR’s scrap recycling business and how materials and operations flow through the accounting process.
• Build relationships with operational teams and learn how day to day activities impact financial results.
• Gain firsthand knowledge of our facilities, processes, and key operational and financial metrics.
• Work with operations to connect business activity to financial results, identify discrepancies, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial information.
• Must be willing to visit other EMR operational sites during initial training

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 2-4 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with an accounting system
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, account reconciliations and month-end close procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with AI/Copilot is a plus

Skills

Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with an accounting system
• Journal entries
• Account reconciliations
• Month-end close procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred

• Experience with AI/Copilot

Benefits

• $70,000-$90,000 annual salary
• Monday-Friday, full-time onsite. No option for remote work
• PTO and 9 paid company holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• HSA and FSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with company match
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