Senior Accountant #ESF2839

ExpertHiring•White Bear Lake, MN

67d

About The Position

What you will be doing: Reports to the Controller. Supervise the Accounting Team and oversee daily accounting operations. Focus on improving company-wide efficiency and identifying abnormal indicators. Provide assistance in reconciling and preparing monthly financial statements. Back up the controller in financial matters, including treasury, internal controls, and financial and tax reporting. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the strategic plan, financing plan, and long-term capital plan for the company. Lead and direct the work of the finance and accounting department personnel. Supervise and coordinate activities of department staff including Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. Lead the continual implementation of and compliance with business processes, accounting systems, information systems, and internal controls. Involved in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts. Conduct cost accounting analysis for product profitability, pricing decisions, and make or buy decisions. Assist in annual planning and outside audit. Work with department managers on their annual budgets and prepare annual departmental budget packs. Create and review operational reports to better understand costs. Prepare weekly flash report updating key financial metrics. Assist the Controller as necessary. Provide back-up support to Staff Accountant, A/R, and A/P departments as needed. Keep standard operating procedures (SOPs) up to date.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or business.
5+ years of manufacturing accounting experience with 2-3 years as a senior or manager.
Job costing and standard cost experience.
Strong attention to detail and highly organized, with the ability to work independently.
Good problem-solving and time management skills.
Intermediate to Advanced in Microsoft Excel.
Financial modeling and analysis knowledge and experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong Excel skills in Power Query, Macros, and Financial Dashboards.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or CMA a plus.
Experience with M1 ERP system.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Controller.
Supervise the Accounting Team and oversee daily accounting operations.
Focus on improving company-wide efficiency and identifying abnormal indicators.
Provide assistance in reconciling and preparing monthly financial statements.
Back up the controller in financial matters, including treasury, internal controls, and financial and tax reporting.
Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the strategic plan, financing plan, and long-term capital plan for the company.
Lead and direct the work of the finance and accounting department personnel.
Supervise and coordinate activities of department staff including Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
Lead the continual implementation of and compliance with business processes, accounting systems, information systems, and internal controls.
Involved in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Conduct cost accounting analysis for product profitability, pricing decisions, and make or buy decisions.
Assist in annual planning and outside audit.
Work with department managers on their annual budgets and prepare annual departmental budget packs.
Create and review operational reports to better understand costs.
Prepare weekly flash report updating key financial metrics.
Assist the Controller as necessary.
Provide back-up support to Staff Accountant, A/R, and A/P departments as needed.
Keep standard operating procedures (SOPs) up to date.