Job Description
Job description
Are you a Swiftie? Do you enjoy listening to murder mystery podcasts? Are you passionate about the adventures in a galaxy far, far away? Perhaps shoe-shopping is your passion or do you like making new recipes in your spare time?
Or are you working somewhere that doesn’t care about your input? Maybe you’re looking for a place where your contributions will feel valued, and your voice will be heard.
If any of these resonated with you, Lakeview might be a spot for you. We celebrate the diverse interests, hobbies, and backgrounds of our team members, but we’re also more concerned with getting the job done than who gets the credit. We understand that good ideas come from everywhere and we all need to work together to win.
Who we are: A growing women-owned manufacturing company located in Carver, Minnesota, who sells to large OEMs with notable brands. Our business is built on good relationships with customers and helping them to be successful.
We run our business and shape our vision with the principles of the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) strategy. By implementing this proven system, we have created a solid foundation for our company's growth and success. EOS provides us with a framework that enables us to streamline our processes, foster accountability, and drive innovation.
At Lakeview, we live our values:
• Honoring our words through our actions
• Not avoiding the tough problems; rather solving them
• Being committed to our decisions but being fluid in our approach
• Winning together
Why work at Lakeview?
We don't just work; we grow together. We pride ourselves on fostering a company culture that goes beyond the ordinary. Embracing the mindset of "Good to Great" and continuous improvement, Lakeview is a place where innovation and creativity thrive. A place where our values are not just words on paper, they are the guiding principles that drive our daily actions and decisions. Where work is enjoyable and provides opportunities to connect with colleagues but also balance a fulfilling personal life.
Lakeview is looking for motivated people who want to win as a team. We also offer competitive benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and a profit-sharing plan.
Join us and be a part of a team that upholds these values with pride and purpose.
Where we are going: We are in a state-of-the-art facility located in Carver, Minnesota and with capital investments, we experienced our largest growth year ever in 2021. We are looking to continue that momentum in 2026 by focusing on three key areas: Customer Experience, Conscious Culture & Profitable Growth.
How you can help: We are looking for a Staff Accountant to perform general accounting and related duties for the organization. This includes preparing monthly financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, coding invoices, setting up new accounts, and managing the accounts payable process. The role requires strong analytical skills to understand and analyze cost drivers and provide regular reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
This might be a good fit if you can:
• Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliation.
• Participate in the month, quarter, and year-end close process activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items for inventory and intercompany accounts.
• Prepare and distribute weekly reporting and scorecards with proper analysis.
• Manages accounts payable functions, including processing invoices, verifying financial data, and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Provide monthly budget to actuals to department owners with analysis.
• Work with the controller to ensure accurate and timely preparation of all reporting (internal reporting, external reporting, external audits, etc.), including appropriate narratives.
• Provide proactive analysis and support to the finance, operations, and sales teams.
• Work on assigned sections in the annual budgeting process.
• Identify process and/or system improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and assist with implementation.
• Ensure processes and procedures follow company policies, making recommendations for improvement based on observation or analysis.
• Understand the Quote to Cash process and how all facets affect the financial statements.
• Understand drivers of each line of financial statements.
• Support the training and development of other staff as needed.
• Partner with other departments to complete projects or other initiatives.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
What you need to be successful:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 1-2 years of AP/AR experience in ERP system, or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent Excel skills with the ability to summarize large amounts of data into explainable formats for all levels of the organization.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Open to change and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong diligence.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Are you a Swiftie? Do you enjoy listening to murder mystery podcasts? Are you passionate about the adventures in a galaxy far, far away? Perhaps shoe-shopping is your passion or do you like making new recipes in your spare time?
Or are you working somewhere that doesn’t care about your input? Maybe you’re looking for a place where your contributions will feel valued, and your voice will be heard.
If any of these resonated with you, Lakeview might be a spot for you. We celebrate the diverse interests, hobbies, and backgrounds of our team members, but we’re also more concerned with getting the job done than who gets the credit. We understand that good ideas come from everywhere and we all need to work together to win.
Who we are: A growing women-owned manufacturing company located in Carver, Minnesota, who sells to large OEMs with notable brands. Our business is built on good relationships with customers and helping them to be successful.
We run our business and shape our vision with the principles of the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) strategy. By implementing this proven system, we have created a solid foundation for our company's growth and success. EOS provides us with a framework that enables us to streamline our processes, foster accountability, and drive innovation.
At Lakeview, we live our values:
• Honoring our words through our actions
• Not avoiding the tough problems; rather solving them
• Being committed to our decisions but being fluid in our approach
• Winning together
Why work at Lakeview?
We don't just work; we grow together. We pride ourselves on fostering a company culture that goes beyond the ordinary. Embracing the mindset of "Good to Great" and continuous improvement, Lakeview is a place where innovation and creativity thrive. A place where our values are not just words on paper, they are the guiding principles that drive our daily actions and decisions. Where work is enjoyable and provides opportunities to connect with colleagues but also balance a fulfilling personal life.
Lakeview is looking for motivated people who want to win as a team. We also offer competitive benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and a profit-sharing plan.
Join us and be a part of a team that upholds these values with pride and purpose.
Where we are going: We are in a state-of-the-art facility located in Carver, Minnesota and with capital investments, we experienced our largest growth year ever in 2021. We are looking to continue that momentum in 2026 by focusing on three key areas: Customer Experience, Conscious Culture & Profitable Growth.
How you can help: We are looking for a Staff Accountant to perform general accounting and related duties for the organization. This includes preparing monthly financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, coding invoices, setting up new accounts, and managing the accounts payable process. The role requires strong analytical skills to understand and analyze cost drivers and provide regular reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
This might be a good fit if you can:
• Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliation.
• Participate in the month, quarter, and year-end close process activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items for inventory and intercompany accounts.
• Prepare and distribute weekly reporting and scorecards with proper analysis.
• Manages accounts payable functions, including processing invoices, verifying financial data, and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Provide monthly budget to actuals to department owners with analysis.
• Work with the controller to ensure accurate and timely preparation of all reporting (internal reporting, external reporting, external audits, etc.), including appropriate narratives.
• Provide proactive analysis and support to the finance, operations, and sales teams.
• Work on assigned sections in the annual budgeting process.
• Identify process and/or system improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and assist with implementation.
• Ensure processes and procedures follow company policies, making recommendations for improvement based on observation or analysis.
• Understand the Quote to Cash process and how all facets affect the financial statements.
• Understand drivers of each line of financial statements.
• Support the training and development of other staff as needed.
• Partner with other departments to complete projects or other initiatives.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
What you need to be successful:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 1-2 years of AP/AR experience in ERP system, or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent Excel skills with the ability to summarize large amounts of data into explainable formats for all levels of the organization.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Open to change and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong diligence.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Staff Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Carver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
