Job Summary:
Schmitt Music is seeking a full-time Accounting Associate for our Bloomington, MN location. This position will perform general accounting functions including reconciliations, allocations, accruals, analyses, and journal entries to effectively close our monthly financial books. Additionally, this position will gather, compile, and present data for internal use and external audits.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform daily accounting tasks
- Assist in monthend financial closings
- Reconcile major general ledger accounts
- Assist with sales tax filings
- Create, maintain, and manipulate data using Microsoft Excel
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
- Gather documentation for audits
- Assist with other projects as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
- Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with monthend and yearend responsibilities
- Aptitude for understanding and/or mastering computer systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and basic accounting principles knowledge
- Accurate and efficient work habits
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Professional mannerism when interacting with employees
- Well organized and a self-starter
- Desire to be a member of a supportive team
Benefits:
- Multiple Health insurance plan options
- Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Holiday and vacation pay
- Flexible time off
Work Environment:
This position operates in an office setting and operates normal office equipment including computers, copiers, telephones, and filing systems. Retail and office-type working conditions. The responsibilities of this position may frequently require using hands, arms, and talking or hearing. This position may often involve standing, walking, and sitting. This position may sometimes involve climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This position is a full-time day position. Typical workdays are Monday through Friday with occasional weekend projects. Daily hours are flexible. Full-time status is a minimum of 37 hours per week.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change.
Schmitt Music is an equal opportunity employer.
At Schmitt Music Company, we recognize and appreciate the importance of creating an environment in which all Team Members feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the company. We recognize that each Team Member’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best musical products and services to our customers.
Skills Required
- Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
- Intermediate-level experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with month-end and year-end accounting responsibilities
- Aptitude for understanding and mastering computer systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Accurate and efficient work habits
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Professional manner when interacting with employees
- Well organized and self-motivated
- Desire to work as part of a supportive team
What We Do
Schmitt Music is a family-owned music store founded in 1896, specializing in musical instruments, sheet music, accessories, pianos, and guitars, and offering music lessons and repair services.
