Senior Accountant

Job Description

Our client is recognized worldwide as a pioneering provider of custom screening and separation solutions and stands out for its commitment to continuous innovation and industry leadership. With over a century of expertise, our client has played a crucial role in making manufacturing processes cleaner and safer, and its products are embedded in essential systems from water purification to environmental protection, ensuring communities have access to clean resources and safer surroundings. The company’s legacy is built on a foundation of collaboration, integrity, and results, guiding its team to deliver excellence and protect natural resources for generations to come.

What makes our client an exceptional workplace is its dedication to fostering open-mindedness, confidence, and professional growth, empowering individuals to contribute bold ideas, challenge conventions, and achieve meaningful results. Employees benefit from a supportive, collaborative culture where their voices matter and personal development is truly valued. Joining our client means being part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that shapes innovative solutions and helps address real-world challenges every day.

Position

Our client is committed to providing financial expertise that supports its mission to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions while adhering to its core values of integrity, collaboration, and results-driven strategies. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of the company’s financial information, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting key accounting functions. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge and a proactive approach to process improvement, working closely with the Accounting Manager and other members of the Finance & Accounting team.

Essential Position Functions:

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger entries to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, account analysis, and variance analysis.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies, ensuring all accounts are properly reconciled.
• Provide support during audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and company policies, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
• Support intercompany reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable management and oversight
• Assistance with Cash Flow management and AP Payments

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or similar industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software (preferably SAP), with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with our clients' values of integrity, collaboration, and operational excellence. 
• Sales & Use tax (Vertex).
• GL Consolidation experience preferred.

Compensation

Base Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Work Environment & Schedule

Onsite – Core hours 9am-3pm in New Brighton MN