Staff Accountant

Blue Zones employs evidence-based ways to help people live longer, better. Our work is rooted in the New York Times best-selling books The Blue Zones, Thrive, and The Blue Zones Solution —published by National Geographic books. We are applying the tenets of The Blue Zones in 42 communities throughout the U.S., significantly improving health and lowering healthcare costs. We take a systematic, environmental approach to well-being that focuses on optimizing policy, building design, social networks, and the built environment. The Blue Zones Project is based on this innovative approach. Our work has been featured in media from Oprah to NPR. For more information, visit www.bluezones.com

SUMMARY/PURPOSE The Blue Zones Staff Accountant is a highly motivated, bright and adaptable individual who has a passion for improving the health and well-being of others.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage A/R and A/P: Data entry, customer/vendor onboarding, invoice creation, bill payments
• Assist with Payroll: Employee expense report auditing, documenting, and data entry
• Assist with Monthly Banking: Transaction data entry
• Assist with inventory tracking and periodic inventory counts
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports
• Assist with special reports and budgeting as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• 3 – 5 Years accounting experience

• Understanding of accounting procedures and experience in accounts payable/receivable preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent team building and communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strict attention to detail, highly organized and efficient
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Office Location: Minneapolis, MN

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full Time

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year

Education:

• Bachelor’s

Required work authorization:

• United States