Staff Accountant

Boulay

Staff Accountant managing reconciliations, payroll, taxes, and financial statements for privately held businesses. Supporting Boulay’s outsourced accounting and advisory services for client organizations.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $77,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing daily transaction accounting activities, including reconciliations, payroll processing, and compliance with GAAP. Proficient in utilizing accounting software and maintaining accurate financial records while effectively communicating with clients and team members.

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Accounting ManagementGAAP KnowledgeQuickBooks ProficiencyFinancial Statement PreparationClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Transaction AccountingAccount ReconciliationPayroll ProcessingExpense ReimbursementSales And Use Tax ReturnsGeneral Ledger ManagementData EntryFinancial AnalysisMonth-End Close ProceduresYear-End Close Procedures

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteQuickBooksAccounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Associates Degree In AccountingBachelor's Degree In Accounting Preferred

Industry Keywords

AccountingComplianceFinancial ReportingFixed Assets Management1099 Filings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage daily transaction accounting activities, including sales, bank, and other account reconciliations
Manage inventory, accruals, prepaids, equity accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Manage critical client deadlines
Process and prepare payroll
Prepare expense reimbursements
Discuss and explain transactions and processes with clients in group or one-on-one settings
Identify potential risks, concerns, or issues regarding client files
Maintain accounting records through data entry and file management
Prepare complex sales and use tax returns
Ensure compliance with relevant reporting requirements
Maintain charts of accounts
Monitor and maintain fixed assets
Prepare and review 1099 filings
Prepare or assist with financial statements
Identify issues and communicate status updates to team members or Partners
Represent the Firm professionally
Follow Firm regulations, ethical standards, and governing-body requirements
Develop an understanding of clients' business practices
Work cross-departmentally to accomplish projects and tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree in Accounting
2+ years of related experience
Strong computer skills and proficiency in various accounting and other software, including Microsoft Office Suite
Strong knowledge of all areas of the general ledger, along with reconciliations and month-end / year-end close procedures
Knowledge of GAAP
Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to drive client and team meetings
Ability to creatively solve problems and analyze client data
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
Experience with QuickBooks (desktop or online) and/or other general ledger software preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work from home
Incentives, commissions, profit sharing, and more may be available