Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help keep financial reporting accurate, timely, and well organized in NW Metro - Minnesota. This role will take ownership of month-end activities, maintain the integrity of general ledger accounts, and contribute to smooth day-to-day processing across payables, receivables, and fixed assets. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly closing cycle and complete key accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal postings, accruals, payables entries, and receivables billing, within established deadlines.

• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, payroll-related cash activity, and company credit card transactions to ensure accurate financial records.

• Monitor and balance general ledger accounts tied to accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, liabilities, and outstanding debt.

• Prepare and submit recurring sales and use tax filings while ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time.

• Oversee fixed asset records by tracking purchases, retirements, depreciation, and related invoice documentation.

• Generate customer invoices each day to support prompt collections and minimize delays in the cash cycle.

• Process debit memos and customer credit adjustments with a high level of accuracy and proper supporting documentation.

• Provide hands-on support for invoice entry during absences or periods of increased accounts payable volume.

• Review weekly disbursement batches and check runs for completeness and accuracy before final approval.

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a senior accountant or similar role.
• Practical experience managing month-end close activities and maintaining general ledger accuracy.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience completing bank and credit card reconciliations in a multi-account environment.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting.
• Familiarity with sales and use tax preparation and filing requirements.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet recurring deadlines consistently.