Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (Hands-On) | Growing Manufacturing Company

Salary: $78,000 – $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
Location: Bemidji, MN | Onsite

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys owning the day-to-day financial operations of a business while working closely with company leadership.

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the accounting function for a stable, growing manufacturing and distribution company. You’ll partner directly with ownership, lead one team member, and play a key role in ensuring accurate financials, strong processes, and overall operational efficiency.

This is not a large corporate Controller role—it’s ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the work, wearing multiple hats, and making a direct impact on the business. You’ll also have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with operations, including exposure to areas like purchasing and inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle accounting function, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and monthly close
• Process weekly payroll and related filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable activities, including cash flow visibility
• Perform and review bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare monthly financial statements and support reporting for ownership
• Complete MRP (Mysis) period-end entries and maintain P&L and balance sheet integrity
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts and assist with variance analysis
• Maintain cost accounting processes and partner with operations on inventory and profitability insights
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax filings, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with year-end processes, including audit and tax preparation support
• Supervise and support one accounting team member
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, providing support and visibility into areas such as purchasing, inventory, and overall business performance
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–8 years of hands-on accounting experience (manufacturing or distribution experience strongly preferred)
• Experience owning or heavily contributing to the month-end close process
• Comfortable working in a small to mid-sized company environment with broad responsibilities
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring others is a plus, but not required
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• CPA is a plus but not required

The Company

This organization designs, manufactures, and distributes high-quality specialty and standard products used in industrial and commercial applications across North America. They are known for their reliability, strong customer relationships, and team-oriented culture.

Why This Role is a Fit

This opportunity is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys rolling up their sleeves and owning the details
• Prefers a smaller team environment over a large corporate structure
• Wants direct visibility to ownership and the ability to influence decisions
• Is interested in gaining exposure beyond accounting, including operations, inventory, and purchasing
• Is looking for a stable, long-term role with meaningful day-to-day impact

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