Our client is an industry leading manufacturing company with an immediate need for a Senior Accountant for its facility located in the southwestern Minneapolis metro area.
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
- Salary : $95000 - $100000
- P rofit sharing (100% company-funded - no employee contribution required) AND 401(k)
- PTO : 3 weeks
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
Unique Growth Opportunity : Join this organization during an exciting period of expansion! Our client is moving to a new facility and also implementing a new ERP offering you the opportunity to help shape systems and processes from the ground up. Youll work alongside an experienced senior-level accountant to ensure comprehensive knowledge transfer and continuity as the department evolves. This is your opportunity to join an industry leading company and make an immediate impact in a role where your expertise will be valued and visible.
The Senior Accountant position is responsible for personal property and sales / use tax management account reconciliations general ledger maintenance and supporting an efficient 2-day month-end close process. This role requires someone who can work independently while being part of a collaborative team.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Manage personal property tax sales and use tax compliance analysis and auditsPerform monthly reconciliations of operating accounts payroll accounts savings accounts and ASC 842 lease accountingMaintain general ledger integrity and accuracy ensuring proper account classificationResearch accounting regulations process improvements and complex technical accounting issuesMaintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedulesGenerate and post month-end closing entries supporting a 2-day close processResearch regulations and apply for tax licenses in complex jurisdictionsSupervise and support sales tax and property tax auditsCompile information and provide workpapers for external auditors and tax accountantsServe as informal mentor to team members on GAAP requirements and process improvementsDocument and implement financial controls policies and proceduresLead or participate in special projects related to the Microsoft Business Central implementation and process optimizationRequirements
Bachelors Degree in Accounting required (or business degree with equivalent accounting experience)CPA or similar professional credential strongly preferredMinimum 5 years of progressive accounting experienceStrong working knowledge of GAAP and application of accounting principlesExperience with ERP / accounting software; Microsoft Dynamics experience a plusFixed asset accounting experience requiredProperty tax and sales / use tax expertise strongly preferredExperience with sales tax software (Avatax Avalara) a plusAdvanced Excel skills essentialStrong analytical problem-solving and research abilitiesExcellent prioritization and organizational skills with proven ability to meet strict deadlinesDemonstrated attention to detail with ability to produce accurate thorough workSuperior verbal and written communication skillsSelf-motivated with ability to work independently without micromanagementGoal-oriented mindset with passion for continuous improvementAlignment with core values : viewing customers and vendors as partnersWork Environment : This is an in-office position with occasional flexibility
Reports To : Controller
Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1