Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant -St. Paul, MN, 55110
Salary:$75,000 - $90,000/year
What you will be doing:

• Reports to the Controller.
• Supervise the Accounting Team and oversee daily accounting operations.
• Focus on improving company-wide efficiency and identifying abnormal indicators.
• Provide assistance in reconciling and preparing monthly financial statements.
• Back up the controller in financial matters, including treasury, internal controls, and financial and tax reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the strategic plan, financing plan, and long-term capital plan for the company.
• Lead and direct the work of the finance and accounting department personnel.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of department staff including Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
• Lead the continual implementation of and compliance with business processes, accounting systems, information systems, and internal controls.
• Involved in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Conduct cost accounting analysis for product profitability, pricing decisions, and make or buy decisions.
• Assist in annual planning and outside audit.
• Work with department managers on their annual budgets and prepare annual departmental budget packs.
• Create and review operational reports to better understand costs.
• Prepare weekly flash report updating key financial metrics.
• Assist the Controller as necessary.
• Provide back-up support to Staff Accountant, A/R, and A/P departments as needed.
• Keep standard operating procedures (SOPs) up to date.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or business.
• 5+ years of manufacturing accounting experience with 2-3 years as a senior or manager.
• Job costing and standard cost experience.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized, with the ability to work independently.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced in Microsoft Excel.
• Financial modeling and analysis knowledge and experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong Excel skills in Power Query, Macros, and Financial Dashboards.
• CPA and/or CMA a plus.
• Experience with M1 ERP system.