Staff Accountant II in Saint Paul, Minnesota at National Checking Company

For 120 years, National Checking Company (NCCO) has developed USA-made products that drive success in the foodservice and hospitality industries. Through consistent innovation, NCCO offers a comprehensive range of solutions and technologies designed to streamline operations and enhance food safety and efficiency, including traditional POS essentials, food safety labels, automated labeling systems, digital food safety software, and brand fulfillment solutions tailored to unique brand requirements.

Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, NCCO operates integrated business divisions supported by production and warehousing facilities in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Fort Worth, Texas. With core values focused on respect for every individual, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and passion for excellence, NCCO fosters an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

NCCO is an equal opportunity employer.

www.ncco.com

Title Staff Accountant II

Department Accounting

Location 899 Montreal Circle, St. Paul, MN 55102

Reports to Accounting Manager

Schedule Full-time, Mon-Fri (Hybrid)

Employee Type Exempt Employee

Salary $60k - $75k per year [depending on experience]

Specific compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

Annual Incentive Pay 5% target of earned base salary

Benefits Offered Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant II to join our accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing key accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, cash reporting, and month-end and year-end close activities. You will have the opportunity to grow your analytical skills by identifying trends, understanding variances, and contributing meaningful insights to support management decision-making. A background in manufacturing and cost accounting is required, as this knowledge is integral to the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. The ideal candidate is eager to develop, takes pride in accuracy, and is ready to grow into a role with increasing responsibility in a team that values accountability and continuous growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconcile and report on daily cash postings across multiple accounts and entities, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve variances independently
• Own balance sheet account reconciliations end-to-end
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries across multiple entities
• Track and analyze financial KPIs, identifying trends and flagging variances to management
• Support inventory accounting activities
• Review monthly financial statements and provide written notes identifying key trends
• Review, complete, and submit vendor documentation requests
• Identify and drive procedure improvements within the accounting department and across teams
• Support annual audit preparation and documentation
• Prepare internal reports and deliver on ad hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• 2–4 years of accounting experience with a track record of increasing responsibility
• Prior experience with manufacturing and cost accounting required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, charting, and formatting
• Experience with ERP software; Syspro preferred, though experience with comparable systems is valued
• Strong understanding of transaction flows within an integrated accounting system
• Proven experience coordinating audit activities and managing general ledger and financial reporting
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and sound discretion
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high degree of responsiveness
• Effective decision-making skills with the ability to utilize resources efficiently
• Proactive, accurate, and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment