Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantThe Senior Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations and for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and financial statements. As a key member of the Company's finance team, the Senior Accountant serves as a technical accounting resource and reviews and develops the work of staff-level accountants. The role works closely with other departments to understand, maintain, and improve accounting procedures, to ensure compliance with GAAP and other financial reporting requirements, and to provide stakeholders with quality, relevant information in a timely manner.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform and standardize month-end close tasks, including preparing and entering journal entries in the Company's ERP system (SAP).Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with Company policy and as assigned by the Finance Department.Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules prepared by staff-level accountants. Give feedback and make sure the work is accurate, complete, and that reconciling items are resolved on time.Train, mentor, and serve as a resource to staff-level accountants on accounting processes, systems, and policies.Research, document, and apply the accounting treatment for technical matters, including leases (ASC 842), fixed assets (capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and impairment), contingent liabilities (ASC 450), and other complex or non-routine transactions. Prepare technical accounting memos as needed.Identify and drive process improvements across the close and reconciliation processes, so that underlying financial transactions are documented in an auditable and easily understood manner.Coordinate and monitor multiple state and local tax jurisdictions with a third-party tax firm. This includes providing reports, reconciling the general ledger to tax software, tracking filings and payments, and maintaining compliance.Evaluate and maintain internal controls and related processes.Analyze financial results and collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and relevant information at both a financial and business level.Prepare information and support for external audit activities.Prepare internal and external financial statements.Perform other duties as assigned by Finance Leadership.Core CompetenciesFive years of corporate accounting experience, or similar, in a manufacturing environmentExperience researching and applying technical accounting guidance (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 360, ASC 450)Experience reviewing, training, or mentoring staff-level accountantsERP expertise, with SAP preferredExperience with other systems, such as Coupa and FASCPA, CMA, or CGMA certification, or actively pursuing certificationMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related fieldThree years of corporate or public accounting experience, or similarHigh integrity and sound judgment in handling confidential financial information, with the ability to make decisions under pressureCollaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong communication, technology, and analytical skillsSolid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles and proceduresPhysical & Travel RequirementsPosition is in Eagan, MN; Hybrid role