Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations and for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and financial statements. As a key member of the Company's finance team, the Senior Accountant serves as a technical accounting resource and reviews and develops the work of staff-level accountants. The role works closely with other departments to understand, maintain, and improve accounting procedures, to ensure compliance with GAAP and other financial reporting requirements, and to provide stakeholders with quality, relevant information in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and standardize month-end close tasks, including preparing and entering journal entries in the Company's ERP system (SAP).
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with Company policy and as assigned by the Finance Department.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules prepared by staff-level accountants. Give feedback and make sure the work is accurate, complete, and that reconciling items are resolved on time.
• Train, mentor, and serve as a resource to staff-level accountants on accounting processes, systems, and policies.
• Research, document, and apply the accounting treatment for technical matters, including leases (ASC 842), fixed assets (capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and impairment), contingent liabilities (ASC 450), and other complex or non-routine transactions. Prepare technical accounting memos as needed.
• Identify and drive process improvements across the close and reconciliation processes, so that underlying financial transactions are documented in an auditable and easily understood manner.
• Coordinate and monitor multiple state and local tax jurisdictions with a third-party tax firm. This includes providing reports, reconciling the general ledger to tax software, tracking filings and payments, and maintaining compliance.
• Evaluate and maintain internal controls and related processes.
• Analyze financial results and collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and relevant information at both a financial and business level.
• Prepare information and support for external audit activities.
• Prepare internal and external financial statements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Finance Leadership.

Core Competencies

• Five years of corporate accounting experience, or similar, in a manufacturing environment
• Experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 360, ASC 450)
• Experience reviewing, training, or mentoring staff-level accountants
• ERP expertise, with SAP preferred
• Experience with other systems, such as Coupa and FAS
• CPA, CMA, or CGMA certification, or actively pursuing certification

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Three years of corporate or public accounting experience, or similar
• High integrity and sound judgment in handling confidential financial information, with the ability to make decisions under pressure
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong communication, technology, and analytical skills
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles and procedures

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Position is in Eagan, MN ; Hybrid role