Senior Accountant – Financial Analysis
About The Position
Staffing Proxy is partnering with a growing company in the hearing healthcare industry to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant – Financial Analysis for its Minnetonka, Minnesota location. This position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with financial planning and analysis, contributing to day-to-day financial operations and broader business decisions. The Senior Accountant will maintain accurate financial records, support financial reporting and compliance, and provide analysis to help guide business decisions. Working closely with the VP of Accounting and Finance and company leadership, the role contributes to financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience, including financial reporting and month-end close.
- Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of financial, managerial, and cost accounting principles.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate financial information effectively.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, or advanced degree.
- Experience with SAP, SAP BW, Adaptive Planning, or comparable financial systems.
- Experience supporting inventory accounting, cost analysis, or financial operations within a product-based business.
- Experience identifying process improvements and developing financial reporting tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
- Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
- Support inventory accounting, cost analysis, sales commissions, rebates, and revenue adjustments.
- Coordinate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and operations to ensure accurate financial records.
- Prepare and reconcile sales and use tax filings and support financial audits.
- Maintain financial documentation and ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and controls.
- Support annual budgeting, financial planning, and ongoing forecasting activities.
- Analyze actual financial results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends and variances.
- Prepare financial models and evaluate profitability, operating expenses, and business performance.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and inventory trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, management dashboards, and operational performance reports.
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy and financial visibility.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve internal controls, and enhance reporting efficiency.
- Support financial and operational improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness programs
- Product discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
