GL ACCOUNTANT

Job Description
The General Ledger / Staff Accountant will play a key role within a collaborative Accounting & Finance team, supporting multiple corporate functions through financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and process improvement. This position is responsible for traditional general ledger accounting while also partnering with Human Resources, Information Technology, and Marketing to improve financial processes, maintain strong internal controls, and provide analysis that supports business decision-making. The ideal candidate is analytical, naturally curious, collaborative, and enjoys taking ownership in a dynamic environment.
Worksite Location
This hybrid position is located in Golden Valley, MN . Candidates must be local to the Twin Cities metro area, as remote candidates will not be considered.
Salary Range
$83,500 - $105,000/year base salary.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and additional wellness benefits designed to support employees physically, emotionally, and financially.
Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial analyses.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and year-end financial processes.
• Partner with HR, Information Technology, and Marketing teams to develop, document, and improve financial workflows and internal controls.
• Analyze payroll, banking, and Central business function activities while providing recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Perform cost analysis and deliver meaningful insights that support business decisions.
• Monitor and maintain internal controls related to cash management, banking, payroll, and employee benefits.
• Communicate financial findings and recommendations through clear written and verbal presentations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Participate in special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with a large ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and a desire to contribute beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

About Versique
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes-they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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