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: $95,000 - $100,000
• Profit 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. You'll 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 audits
• Perform monthly reconciliations of operating accounts, payroll accounts, savings accounts, and ASC 842 lease accounting
• Maintain general ledger integrity and accuracy, ensuring proper account classification
• Research accounting regulations, process improvements, and complex technical accounting issues
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Generate and post month-end closing entries supporting a 2-day close process
• Research regulations and apply for tax licenses in complex jurisdictions
• Supervise and support sales tax and property tax audits
• Compile information and provide workpapers for external auditors and tax accountants
• Serve as informal mentor to team members on GAAP requirements and process improvements
• Document and implement financial controls, policies and procedures
• Lead or participate in special projects related to the Microsoft Business Central implementation and process optimization

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required (or business degree with equivalent accounting experience)
• CPA or similar professional credential strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and application of accounting principles
• Experience with ERP/accounting software; Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus
• Fixed asset accounting experience required
• Property tax and sales/use tax expertise strongly preferred
• Experience with sales tax software (Avatax, Avalara) a plus
• Advanced Excel skills essential
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research abilities
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills with proven ability to meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated attention to detail with ability to produce accurate, thorough work
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently without micromanagement
• Goal-oriented mindset with passion for continuous improvement
• Alignment with core values: viewing customers and vendors as partners

Work Environment: This is an in-office position with occasional flexibility

Reports To: Controller