Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a dynamic manufacturing business in the SW Metro of Minneapolis. This position offers broad exposure across core accounting, financial analysis, compliance, and operational support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance. The right candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the organizational skills needed to succeed in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly close process by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and helping deliver timely financial statements and internal reporting.

• Analyze financial and operational information to identify trends, explain performance, and provide useful insight to leadership.

• Assist with annual planning activities and year-end audit preparation by organizing schedules, documentation, and supporting analyses.

• Oversee accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, collection efforts, and reconciliation of customer balances.

• Investigate overdue accounts and partner with customers as well as internal teams to resolve billing questions and outstanding discrepancies.

• Reconcile daily banking transactions and confirm that deposit activity is accurately recorded in the accounting system.

• Maintain work order records and coordinate job-related accounting details with production and costing processes.

• Provide cross-functional support in accounts payable, payroll administration, and indirect tax compliance as business needs require.

• Uphold internal control standards and maintain accurate records aligned with regulated manufacturing and aerospace documentation expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or similarly complex operating environment.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and the ability to apply accounting principles accurately in daily work.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to manage and analyze financial data efficiently.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across operations, sales, engineering, and quality functions.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations, job costing, work orders, payroll support, or sales and use tax processes is a plus.