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Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$75,853 / year median in Minnesota
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day general ledger activities for the corporate entity and related subsidiaries, ensuring accounting records remain accurate and well maintained.
- Guide month-end close activities, coordinate deadlines across the accounting function, and identify opportunities to shorten the close cycle without sacrificing quality.
- Produce financial statements and management reports that clearly explain operational results, budget differences, and year-over-year trends.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate material fluctuations, and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations by monitoring payment activity, reducing risk exposure, and improving the use of tools such as Esker.
- Recommend and implement process enhancements by evaluating current workflows and leveraging systems such as BlackLine, SAP, and SAP ECC.
- Coach accounting staff through regular feedback, training, and clear performance expectations to build a high-performing team environment.
- Assist with audit, tax, and budgeting support by organizing deliverables, responding to accounting questions, and maintaining compliance with company policies and U.