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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:
- Manage monthly accounting activities to deliver accurate profit and loss statements and balance sheet reporting in accordance with applicable standards and company guidelines.
- Complete period-end close tasks, including preparing and reviewing reconciliations for general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
- Create, post, and maintain journal entries with appropriate support and attention to accuracy.
- Partner with external auditors by organizing schedules, compiling supporting documents, and responding to audit-related questions during the annual review process.
- Contribute to tax filing support and help maintain compliance with regulatory and internal reporting requirements.
- Develop and refine accounting procedures and documentation to improve consistency, transparency, and team knowledge.
- Analyze financial data for accuracy and dependability so leadership can make informed business decisions.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives, including process enhancements and system improvement efforts, to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Act as a technical accounting resource for complex transactions and collaborate with operations and finance partners to resolve issues and strengthen workflows. Requirements
- Demonstrated experience with month-end close activities in a corporate accounting environment.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
- Experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of financial statement accuracy, internal controls, and compliance-focused accounting practices.
- Ability to support external audits through organized documentation and clear communication.
- Proven capability to work across teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
- Strong analytical skills with careful attention to detail and data integrity.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance