Senior Accounting Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Accounting Analyst blends accounting and financial analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and deliver insights that support business decisions. The role combines general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, profitability analysis, and operational decision support. The analyst partners with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, and leadership to improve financial visibility, drive performance, and support strategic planning. The position also contributes to ERP modernization and the continued growth of the team. This is a contract-to-hire role based fully onsite in Blaine, Minnesota. It works closely with the controller and an AP/AR associate in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, with hands-on exposure to financial systems, reporting tools, and cross-functional partnerships. The stated pay range is $40.00–$43.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident and hospital coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a Health Spending Account, transportation benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and time off or leave.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
- Advanced Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and automation.
- Proficiency in month-end close activities and journal entry preparation.
- Experience with cost accounting, cost analysis, and cost management.
- Ability to analyze inventory, manufacturing variances, and product costs.
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Effective communication skills and ability to partner with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
- Experience preparing financial statements, management reports, and audit schedules.
- Skill in developing management reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Acumatica or similar ERP systems.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Background developing automated reporting and analysis tools.
- Experience supporting ERP enhancements and data integrity initiatives.
- Strong business partnering with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, and leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to support operational decision-making and strategic planning.
- Interest in contributing to ERP system and financial process modernization.
- Ability to thrive in a growing and stable team environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial results, identify variances, and explain key drivers of business performance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling.
- Develop management reports, dashboards, KPIs, and profitability analyses.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for operational and strategic decision-making.
- Analyze manufacturing performance, inventory levels, product costs, pricing, and margin trends.
- Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and complete month-end close activities.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and audit schedules accurately and on time.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements.
- Analyze inventory, manufacturing variances, and product cost structures to support cost management.
- Support standard costing, inventory valuation, and working capital management initiatives.
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve cost visibility and profitability.
- Improve accounting, reporting, and financial processes continuously.
- Develop and maintain automated reporting and analysis tools using Excel and ERP systems.
- Support ERP enhancements, data integrity initiatives, and cross-functional reporting needs.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, and leadership to align financial insights with business objectives.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave; eligibility and terms may apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
