Staff Accountant
Willmar Full-time Senior Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Life-Science Innovations. Willmar · full-time · $55,600–$69,500 base.
SalaryStated by Life-Science Innovations
$55,600 – $69,500
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationWillmar
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$55,600–$69,500
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 2d ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Post journal entries on daily, weekly and monthly schedules, keeping each entry accurate and timely
- Track fixed assets and reconcile transaction activity in the general ledger under GAAP and company rules
- Help complete monthly, quarterly and annual closes, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance reviews
- Examine revenue, cost, expense and operating patterns to inform forecasts and decisions
- Prepare schedules and internal reports, while handling related accounting and administrative work
What you bring
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
- You have one to two years of accounting experience
- You understand GAAP, accounting systems, business processes and relevant tax and accounting rules
- You bring analytical and numerical problem-solving skills, clear communication, and careful task coordination
Who this fits
This role suits an early-career accountant who can manage detailed transaction and close work. You’ll work onsite at two nearby locations in Willmar.
From the employer
Life-Science Innovations has a full-time opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join their team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for recording daily financial transactions, preparing journal entries, maintaining fixed asset records, assisting with month-end close activities, and supporting the overall accounting function. This role supports the preparation of accurate financial reports.
Work Location: This role supports and requires working onsite at two locations, Life-Science Innovations and Farm Service Elevator, which are in close proximity to one another.
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:
Prepare and post daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries accurately and timely.
The ideal candidate will have the following educational and experience background:
Pay: $55,600 - $69,500/Year
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:
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.
To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:
Meagan Hartje | Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]
(320) 222-9779
Work Location: This role supports and requires working onsite at two locations, Life-Science Innovations and Farm Service Elevator, which are in close proximity to one another.
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:
Prepare and post daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries accurately and timely.
- Analyze financial trends, business operations, revenues, expenses, and costs to support forecasting and decision-making.
- Record and reconcile various transactional activities.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Support the preparation of internal financial reports and schedules.
- Perform general accounting and administrative duties as needed.
The ideal candidate will have the following educational and experience background:
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required with 1–2 years of accounting experience.
- Knowledge of GAAP, accounting systems, business processes, and applicable accounting and tax regulations.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication, active listening, and customer service skills.
- Ability to coordinate tasks, monitor activities, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
Pay: $55,600 - $69,500/Year
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
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.
To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:
Meagan Hartje | Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]
(320) 222-9779