Senior Accountant - Growing Mfg. Company
Employee-owned (ESOP) manufacturing company in Albert Lea, MN is seeking an Accountant / Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This role offers a unique blend of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, and cost accounting while partnering closely with operations and business leaders.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and is looking to continue growing within a collaborative finance team. The role provides broad exposure across financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and cost accounting in a highly visible position that partners with operations and plant leadership.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support the month-end close process
- Assist with financial statement preparation and monthly reporting
- Support inventory and cost accounting activities, including inventory analysis and manufacturing reporting
- Analyze financial results and investigate variances
- Partner with operations to improve reporting and support business decisions
- Assist with process improvements, audit support, and special projects
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Approximately 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Current Accountant or Senior Accountant experience
- Strong general ledger accounting and month-end close experience
- Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience is preferred but not required
- ERP experience and advanced Excel skills
- CPA or progress toward a CPA is a plus
Pay
$85,000–$105,000 base salary (depending on experience) plus annual bonus opportunity.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent long-term career growth opportunity
Schedule
Primarily onsite in Albert Lea, MN.