Tax Staff Accountant

About MEI MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and Service Company is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team.

MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere.

MEI cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides opportunities to give back to the community.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefit package.

Are you passionate about making a change? Do you enjoy bringing new ideas to the table? If this sounds like you, apply at MEI today.

Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401(k) & matching up to 3% ESOP with company discretionary contributions Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance 3 Weeks Paid Time Off and 9 Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Earn 8 hours PTO for 8 hours of volunteering About the Role This position is responsible for ensuring accurate sales and use tax compliance while supporting the company's overall accounting and financial reporting functions.

The Tax Staff Accountant manages tax filings, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial record maintenance across multiple states and business divisions.

Working closely with the Controller, this role helps ensure the accuracy of financial data, supports month-end and year-end closing activities, and assists with various accounting projects and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities · Manage sales and use tax filings, registrations, and compliance requirements for 10+ states, ensuring adherence to state and local tax laws, regulations, and filing deadlines.

· Prepare, reconcile, and maintain sales and use tax records, schedules, and supporting documentation.

· Reconcile and post daily and monthly cash activity, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions.

· Prepare and enter journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation for the general ledger.

· Collaborate with Controller and accounting team members to support day-to-day financial operations and special projects.

· Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within accounting and tax functions.

· Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of financial and tax-related information.

· Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, audits, and financial reporting as needed.

· Perform additional accounting and tax-related duties as assigned.

Experience · Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field · 2+ years of tax-related experience preferred · Corporate accounting experience preferred · Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Skills · Resourceful, problem-solver, able to prioritize and multitask · Detail oriented and organized · Able to communi...