Staff Accountant

Life-Science Innovations is seeking a full time Staff Accountant who will be responsible for ensuring the company’s adherence to tax regulations and maintaining compliance with federal and state tax requirements. This role involves collaborating with our CPA firm and management to accurately prepare and file tax returns, manage overall tax compliance, and proactively identify potential tax issues. The Staff Accountant will also assist the corporate accounting team by preparing and reviewing financial documents, reports, and statements.
Our goal at LSI is to provide tailored professional shared services to each of our customers, partnering with them to become an extension of their team. Headquartered in Willmar, MN, on the beautiful MinnWest Technology Campus, Life-Science Innovations employs people in a variety of roles and expertise. We hire technically passionate, positive, career minded individuals who align with our core organizational values.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Tax responsibilities:

• Collect and organize company and shareholder tax information.
• Prepare and maintain workpapers and shareholder schedules.
• Reconcile tax payments with shareholders and manage tax notices with CPA firm.
• Update taxable income projections and analyze changes with management.
• Process quarterly estimate payments and calculate tax distribution allocation.
• Oversee year-end tax planning and communication.
• Respond to inquiries from management, CPA firm, and shareholders.
• Maintain and provide quarterly tax estimate information to shareholders.
• Monitor and communicate updates on new tax regulations.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.

Other responsibilities:

• Organize company documents as it pertains to record retention policies. 
• Maintain the calendar for compliance and reporting.
• Manage sales and use tax filings.
• Review annual 1099 filings.
• Maintain company ownership records and filings, including officer and director listings, stock ledgers, and shareholder addresses.
• Assist with corporate accounting and keep other corporate records up to date as needed.

The ideal candidate will have the following educational and experience background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in tax compliance or accounting.
• Understanding of individual, corporate, and partnership tax laws and compliance.
• Familiarity with tax codes, compliance procedures, and regulations for corporations.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements.
• Experience with tax software and tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a focus on accuracy and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates core values and effectively interacts with all organizational levels.

Our Purpose is to Share Smarter, Serve Better - By providing tailored professional shared services, partnering with our customers to become an extension of their team. 
Our Guiding Values: 

• Employee Well-Being: We are committed to maximizing every employee’s talent in their role within the organization, and care about the well-being of each employee from a whole-life perspective.
• Communication | Collaboration: Success is built on relationships.  We will bring expertise, professionalism and a genuine love for our craft to the table – and expect the same in return.
• Stewardship: Our investment of time, talent, and treasure will do great things in the long run. We make decisions based on our responsibility to our employees, our customers, our stakeholders and our community.
• Trustworthiness:  There are no substitutes for honesty and kindness and doing what’s right.
• Excellence:  We are persistent in achieving objectives efficiently and effectively; finding new ways to grow our company and each other.

Benefits at LSI: 
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000
To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:
Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]
320-222-9790