Staff Accountant

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a Staff Accountant. A Staff Accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepares financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions for Ziegler and/or related entities
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
• Reconcile various accounts as assigned
• Assist with various daily and monthly cash activities (e.g. Reconciliations, debt management, etc.)
• Post general ledger journal entries
• Maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems
• Assist with annual audit
• Works in a cooperative manner with team and superiors
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
• Resolve accounting discrepancies
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems
• Report to management regarding the finances of establishment
• Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice
• Assist with the preparation and filing of state sales and use tax returns as needed
• Assist with the preparation and filing of Federal Excise Tax (FET) returns as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree required; accounting, finance or business related preferred
• 1 year of related work experience
• CPA or working towards certification preferred
• Personal Attributes: Attention to Detail, Commitment / Dependability, Integrity, Problem Solving, Efficiency
• Advanced Microsoft skills, specifically Microsoft Excel

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!

The pay range for this position is

$54,800.00 to $65,700.00

Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1

• 9 paid holidays

• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match

• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP

• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave

• Fitness membership discount

• Education Assistance

At Ziegler Inc. we’re committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.