Senior Staff Accountant

Ascentek • Golden Valley, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining Ascentek’s financial integrity by supporting the monthly close process, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and delivering accurate, timely financial statements. You will prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations, record journal entries, conduct detailed financial analysis, and recommend process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency. This role will also support our Reliable Plus car wash division by owning their related accounting work and applying the percentage of completion revenue recognition accounting principle. Additionally, this role will support merger and acquisition activities and partner with business segments to resolve issues and implement best practices. Your expertise will contribute to clear financial reporting, informed business decisions, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Excel skills and database management proficiency
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards) and database reporting tools

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting, manufacturing, or distribution environments

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations and supporting documentation for assigned general ledger accounts
• Participate in the monthly financial review process by researching and providing commentary around financial variances
• Manage and maintain fixed asset portfolio
• Ownership of prepaid assets
• Partner with FP&A to provide feedback to business leaders on financial performance
• Participate in special financial projects assigned by finance and business leadership
• Ownership of finance lease accounting under ASC 842
• Partner and collaborate with business leaders to provide clear guidance, support and change management when needed in the execution of accounting processes
• Work with business leadership to calculate sales incentive compensation
• Recommend and implement process improvements based on financial review findings
• Assist with annual and bank audits by preparing schedules and answering audit questions

Benefits

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees