Renewal by Andersen Looking for Accountant I General Accounting at Oak Park Heights, MN  Full Time

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of “2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces.”

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. We are named as a Forbes “Best Employer for Diversity 2022.”

Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY

Provides support in developing, interpreting, and implementing accounting and financial practices, procedures, and policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), using established procedures by performing the following duties.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger.
• Compiles, classifies, consolidates, examines and analyzes accounting records; prepares related financial statements for the enterprise following detailed instructions.
• Applies accounting skills to maintain, communicate and disclose information in accordance with corporate standards, GAAP and department objectives.
• Performs reconciliations of accounting and financial records and systems.
• Works with and provides assistance to centralized and decentralized business units, business partners and customers with financial analyses of results, departmental budgets, accounting related research projects, program analysis and project support following detailed instructions.
• Support other accounting projects and processes within the department and assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

* Bachelor’s degree in accounting; up to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Strong computer and related system skills.

* Understanding of the fundamentals of accounting practices and principles.

* Strong oral and written communication skills.

* Demonstrates competence in the following leadership skills: Personal Integrity, Results Orientation, Customer Orientation, Assessment/Evaluation, and Communication

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

* Health Savings Account contributions

* Paid holidays plus PTO

* 401(k) plan & contributions

* Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

* Charity contributions

* Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.