Senior Accountant

Wigen Water Technologies® has been a leader in custom water treatment systems since 1965, combining innovative U.S.-patented technologies with hands-on engineering and manufacturing expertise. Serving industries from municipal to ultrapure, our solutions make a real impact on communities and the environment. Backed by the global resources of Metawater but driven by a collaborative, people-first culture, Wigen is the perfect place for professionals who want to grow their careers while shaping the future of water. Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for all areas related to supporting the Company’s accounting functions. The position will ensure processes comply with organization policies, applicable laws and regulations, and make process improvement recommendations to the Controller. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Applies a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. Direct involvement in all daily accounting tasks (sales, purchases, receivables, payables, inventory etc.). Reviews weekly time punches and processes bi-weekly payroll. Reviews, imports and reconciles Ramp credit card activity. Manage fixed asset & capital asset activity, reconciliations, and related depreciation. Assist in month-end and year-end close, GL reconciliations, and journal entries. Review financial and project cost information to identify discrepancies. Annual processing and filing of vendor 1099’s. Works with the retained CPA firm to ensure seamless process of quarterly and year-end engagements and tax preparation. Provides training to new and existing staff as needed. Provides backup to other accounting staff during busy times and PTO. Maintains confidentiality of all financial and personnel matters. Miscellaneous Duties and Responsibilities Other tasks, duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, contractors and customers. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Knowledge of Payroll and Accounting software (QuickBooks preferred) and Acumatica; Payroll Processing (Quickbooks and UKG preferred); Inventory software (inFlow preferred); Spreadsheet and Word Processing software. Physical Demands Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 144 hours (18 days) of annual Paid Time Off (PTO). The amount increases after 5 years of employment. Paid Holidays (Schedule of our Paid Holidays is available upon request). Daily Per Diem (when traveling for business needs). All flights and hotel paid for by the company. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options through HealthPartners and VSP/Principal. Flexible Spending Account options (Health and Dependent Care) through Alerus. Company paid LTD, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D policy ($50K). 401k plan through Fidelity with company match. Aflac policy options. $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 (FLSA Exempt) We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status #J-18808-Ljbffr