Staff Accountant – Transactional Tax and Accounts Receivable

Accountant | MTS Systems Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at MTS Systems Corporation, located in Eden Prairie, MN. MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems, known for determining product reliability and ensuring compliance with quality standards for clients ranging from Formula 1 teams to top automotive, aerospace, and research institutions. This Staff Accountant position is a key member of the accounting team at MTS headquarters.

The role is focused on transactional tax and Accounts Receivable, playing a vital part in maintaining accurate financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the company’s overall financial integrity.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person, Eden Prairie, MN
• Pay: $60000-$75000 yearly
• Team:
  Accounting Team
• Mission:
  Owns the accurate and timely management of transactional tax obligations and customer Accounts Receivable processes.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Avalara, Salesforce

• Tax Reporting & Compliance:
  Prepare and submit accurate monthly sales and use tax reports for both U.S. and Canadian operations, meticulously maintaining all associated tax notices, records, returns, and customer exemption certificates for proper documentation.
• Property Tax & Licensing:
  Prepare, file, and pay business property taxes for company assets assigned to Field Service Engineers, and manage all MTS business licenses along with applicable compliance documentation.
• Accounts Receivable Operations:
  Process customer invoices by submitting them to online portals, provide customer statements upon request, and actively communicate with customers to collect payments for outstanding invoices, including processing credit card payments.
• Month-End Close Participation:
  Actively contribute to the monthly financial close process by preparing precise journal entries and performing thorough reconciliations and analyses of general ledger accounts.
• Internal Controls & Process Enhancement:
  Assist in maintaining and improving the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with SOX controls and external audit readiness, and utilize process improvement philosophies to simplify finance and accounting workflows.

• Background:
  An Early-Career professional holding a 2-year accounting or a related degree, possessing a fundamental understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) concepts and terminology.
• Experience:
  
  0-5 years of experience specifically in accounts receivable, credit, and collections, coupled with prior exposure to general accounting principles and sales and use tax functions.
• Skills:
  
  Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication skills for interacting across various functions and organizational levels.
• Bonus: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, as is experience with a major ERP system such as SAP, familiarity with Avalara or similar transactional tax software, or experience utilizing Salesforce or other CRM software.