Senior Accountant / Team Lead - St. Croix Valley
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CFS
Forest Lake, MN (In Person)
$87,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Senior Accountant / Team Lead - St.
Croix Valley Salary:
$80,000 to $95,000Location:
St. Croix Valley (Onsite) Why This Opportunity Stands Out This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact Senior Accountant / Team Lead role within a stable, well-established organization known for its strong team culture and long-term employee retention. This position offers strong ownership of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting, along with the opportunity to review work, mentor a small team, and grow into expanded leadership responsibilities over time. You'll work closely with the Finance Manager and broader accounting team in a highly visible role that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term financial operations across the business. They are seeking someone who understands true GL accounting—not just transactional work—and takes pride in accuracy, ownership, and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Own and support the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting Maintain general ledger integrity and perform detailed account reconciliations Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations Review accounting transactions across AP, AR, payroll, and cash activity for accuracy and internal control compliance Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization review and account analysis Assist with payroll-related accounting and reporting Partner with auditors and support audit preparation and external reporting requirements Review work prepared by Staff Accountants and provide mentorship and guidance Work cross-functionally with department leaders to support financial reporting and business operations Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency across the finance function Qualifications 5+ years of strong general ledger accounting experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting Experience owning or heavily supporting month-end close Strong understanding of debits/credits, journal entry flow, and balance sheet review Solid understanding ofU.S. GAAP
Experience with reconciliations, financial reporting, and fixed assets Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas Ability to work independently in a hands-on, collaborative environment Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and accountability Nice to Have Payroll tax experience Leadership or review experience Experience with Sage Intacct Background working in a lean accounting team environment Experience supporting multi-entity or complex accounting environments The Company This organization is a well-established, mission-driven employer with a strong reputation for stability, collaboration, and long-term growth. They offer a team-oriented environment where accounting plays a visible and strategic role in supporting daily operations and future planning. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership in a hands-on position where you can make an immediate impact while building strong long-term career growth. #SeniorAccountant #AccountingJobsWI #StCroixFallsJobs #FinanceCareers #GeneralLedger #AccountingLeadership #SageIntacct #AccountingOpportunity #LI-PS1 #INMAY2026
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