Accounting Manager

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your career? At Willmar Electric, you'll play a key role in helping guide the financial health of a company that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and People Making a Difference for People. In this role, you will lead a talented accounting team, work closely with leadership, and contribute directly to the organization’s success. You will also gain exposure to all areas of the business while helping shape processes that support long-term growth. Role Description The Accounting Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Lincoln, NE or Willmar, MN. This position oversees day-to-day accounting operations, including managing general ledger activities, assist with processing payroll, collections, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes. The Accounting Manager collaborates with leadership, maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and support external audits. This role also contributes to process improvement, documentation of procedures, and cross-functional communication with project teams. Qualifications Candidates should possess hands-on experience with Journal Entries (Accounting), general ledger management, and account reconciliations.Candidates should possess knowledge of Fixed Assets, including capitalization policies, depreciation, and asset tracking.Associate's degree (with experience) in Accounting or Finance required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.Prior experience in accounting supervisory roles, ideally within construction or contracting.Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, as well as strong Excel skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high accuracy and attention to detail.Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and software implementation. If you are looking for more than just another accounting position, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organization while continuing to develop your own career. We would love to hear from you.