Senior Accountant

Role: Accountant - Manufacturing
Compensation: $75,000 to $95,000
Location: Eagan, MN
Work Schedule: On-Site

Our client is seeking an Accountant with experience in a manufacturing environment to support the finance and accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll, and financial/operational reporting. You will have the opportunity to work closely with Senior Management in driving key initiatives in cost control, improving martins, process improvements, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis in a supportive and collaborative work environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Support accounting activities, including accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain key financial and non-financial performance indicator reporting.
• Gain a deep understanding of business operations to identify margin improvement opportunities, capital plans, and project budgets.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions in line with internal accounting policies.
• Assist with month-end closing, general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and account analyses.
• Improve accounting procedures by analyzing current processes and recommending enhancements.
• Administer payroll and serve as backup for accounts payable.
• Provide support for other administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of Accounting experience.
• Manufacturing experience and an understanding of standard costing is required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookups).
• ERP or similar business systems experience.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present financial concepts to non-financial audiences.