Senior Accountant

SunOpta•Eden Prairie, MN

9d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the finance team, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, variance analysis, audit activities, and special projects. The role helps ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial records while maintaining compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies. Working across business segments, the Senior Accountant supports efficient accounting processes and provides financial insights for operational and business objectives. This role is suited to a collaborative, detail-oriented accounting professional who demonstrates integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities, work independently in a fast-paced environment, build effective relationships across the organization, and pursue professional growth. The position uses Oracle, Hyperion, QlikView, Planon, Cognos, and OneStream to support financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making. It is based at SunOpta’s headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Most work is performed in an office environment, and some travel, up to 5%, may be required. Relocation and international remote-working arrangements outside the United States will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and financial data analysis.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and build effective relationships across the organization.
Strong attention to detail, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, time management, and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working for a public accounting firm.
CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward obtaining a certification.
Experience with ERP systems, particularly Oracle; SAP experience will also be considered.
Experience with financial reporting using Cognos, OneStream, and/or Planon.
Experience supporting internal and external audits and maintaining compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, internal control procedures, financial analyses, and supporting documentation.
Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting by maintaining planning data and supporting financial analyses.
Execute monthly Oracle ERP close procedures and use Cognos and OneStream to support timely, accurate financial reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, system functionality, and reporting capabilities, and recommend enhancements.
Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and resolving audit findings.
Partner with business leaders on annual budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
Analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions to improve financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and business processes.
Develop, document, and enhance accounting procedures and standard operating procedures.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and data requests to support business decisions and organizational initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects, process improvement initiatives, and finance-related training.
Maintain and expand technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, and reporting tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.