Sr. Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules while contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and inventory balances to ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting requirements.
• Analyze yield performance, raw material usage, and finished goods trends to support operational and financial decision-making.
• Produce financial reports related to inventory, capital spending, and period-end results, highlighting key variances and areas requiring attention.
• Review 90-day inventory activity and coordinate follow-up actions to address aging stock, discrepancies, or unusual balances.
• Investigate accounting issues, resolve variances, and help maintain adherence to internal controls and established financial policies.
• Compile and evaluate month-end data from multiple sources to support reporting accuracy and timely submission of results.
• Assist with rebate accounting, customer account follow-up, credit activity, and collection-related processes as needed.
• Support payroll accuracy and provide guidance to accounting staff through training, review, and day-to-day collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and solid proficiency across standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Background in manufacturing accounting, including inventory-related analysis and valuation, is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and solid proficiency across standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Background in manufacturing accounting, including inventory-related analysis and valuation, is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and variance analysis.

Skills

• Strong general ledger experience.
• Sound judgment.
• The ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insight.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Pay

$70,000 - $92,000 USD Per Year

Schedule

Full-Time

Location

Plymouth, MN

Company

Robert Half