Senior Accountant

Drive financial excellence, influence business decisions, and grow your career with a mission-driven organization recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years. Join our team to maintain financial integrity, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to a culture of respect, excellence, and compassion.

About the role

As a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager, you will oversee critical accounting functions, lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide financial insights to guide business decisions. This role balances hands-on accounting responsibilities with opportunities to mentor others and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Perform reconciliations for cash, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, liabilities, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and other compliance-related activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the organization to support business initiatives and financial reporting needs.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system upgrades, and process automation projects.
• Oversee the administration of corporate insurance programs, serving as the key point of contact for brokers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure adequate coverage, timely renewals, and compliance with contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing, implementing, or maintaining internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A activities.
• Experience mentoring staff, leading projects, or supervising team members.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or active CPA candidate.
• Public accounting experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Incentive program.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Long-term and short-term disability.
• Free parking.

Pay

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.

Who Succeeds in This Role?

The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented accounting professional who balances technical expertise with business acumen. You enjoy analyzing data, improving processes, mentoring others, and finding ways to make the accounting function more efficient and effective. Most importantly, you take pride in producing accurate financial information that helps leaders make informed decisions.