Senior Accountant

Aston Carter • Lino Lakes, MN

10d • $40 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant manages general ledger activity and supports accurate, timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The role leads month-end and year-end close processes, handles sales tax filings, oversees accounts receivable and payable processes, and supports inventory, cost accounting, and fixed asset accounting. It partners with operations and business leaders to ensure financial data reflects operational activity, and provides analysis and management reporting to inform budgeting, forecasting, and business decisions.

The position also supports internal and external audits, maintains accounting records and regulatory compliance, strengthens internal controls, and improves accounting processes, procedures, and documentation. It supports ERP enhancements and system modernization projects. This is a contract-to-hire role based fully onsite in Blaine, Minnesota. The posted pay range is $40.00–$43.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Strong reconciliation skills, including the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and support decision-making.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system and ability to use its functionality effectively.
• Knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles in day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activity, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining complete and accurate financial records.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Prepare, review, and support internal management and external financial reporting as needed.
• Coordinate and complete sales tax filings in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, supporting accurate balances and timely transaction processing.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in AR/AP and other account balances with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support inventory and cost accounting, including variance analysis and cost management for accurate product and inventory costing.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Partner with operations and other business functions to ensure financial data reflects operational activities and inventory levels.
• Provide financial analysis and management reporting to support business decisions, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide accounting guidance to business leaders and cross-functional partners to help interpret financial results and drive performance.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Maintain organized accounting records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and improve reporting reliability.
• Identify, recommend, and implement accounting process and procedure improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Document accounting policies, procedures, and workflows to support consistency, training, and control effectiveness.
• Support ERP system enhancements and participate in system modernization and optimization projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior