Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close cycle, and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate across departments to strengthen financial reporting and process efficiency.

Responsibilities:
• Manage monthly accounting activities to deliver accurate profit and loss statements and balance sheet reporting in accordance with applicable standards and company guidelines.
• Complete period-end close tasks, including preparing and reviewing reconciliations for general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Create, post, and maintain journal entries with appropriate support and attention to accuracy.
• Partner with external auditors by organizing schedules, compiling supporting documents, and responding to audit-related questions during the annual review process.
• Contribute to tax filing support and help maintain compliance with regulatory and internal reporting requirements.
• Develop and refine accounting procedures and documentation to improve consistency, transparency, and team knowledge.
• Analyze financial data for accuracy and dependability so leadership can make informed business decisions.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, including process enhancements and system improvement efforts, to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Act as a technical accounting resource for complex transactions and collaborate with operations and finance partners to resolve issues and strengthen workflows.• Demonstrated experience with month-end close activities in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of financial statement accuracy, internal controls, and compliance-focused accounting practices.
• Ability to support external audits through organized documentation and clear communication.
• Proven capability to work across teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Strong analytical skills with careful attention to detail and data integrity.