Senior Accountant

Description

Our Sr Accountant is a key contributor in reviewing and analyzing both routine and complex accounting transactions, ensuring adherence to US GAAP, and delivering timely and accurate financial reporting. This role maintains the general ledger and ensures all subsidiary accounts are reconciled in alignment with LDI’s accounting policies. The Sr Accountant partners closely with their team to support business objectives.

This role identifies and recommends process improvements, resolves issues, leads cross-functional projects, and serves as a technical expert for accounting matters and systems enhancements. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

This full-time position reports to Director Finance - Safco and is located in New Hope, Minnesota.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accurate and timely P&L and Balance Sheet accounting in compliance with US GAAP and internal policies
• Maintain the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Perform month-end close processes and account reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data to support business decision-making.

• Support annual audit and tax processes, including coordination with external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and address audit inquiries.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and supporting annual audit and tax filing processes.
• Serve as the finance business partner to Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze variances and provide strategic direction and resource allocation.
• Assist department with creating and updating accounting process documentation.
• Utilize tools such as Power BI and OneStream to support reporting needs.
• Deliver ad hoc and recurring reporting requests.
• Lead and support system enhancements and cross-functional projects.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvements that values learning and commitment to quality.
• Other duties, as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting.
  • Applicants with fewer years of experience may be considered if they hold additional qualifications outlined under Preferred Education, Experience and Skills.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience in general ledger accounting, financial consolidation, technical accounting research, and audit procedures.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or ability to quickly learn JD Edwards ERP, Encore, and OneStream systems.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Financial experience in manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit processes.
• Experience in supporting system upgrades or enhancements.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $88,226 - 110,282 per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.