Viking Engineering
Sr. Accountant
Viking Engineering, Blaine, Minnesota, United States,
Onsite position. To be considered, you must be local to the Twin Cities, MN area.Summary/Objective
The Senior Accountant is the backup to the Controller. This position will handle account reconciliations, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and support the team with financial analysis and reporting in conjunction with our Financial Analyst.Primary ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close Process
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including the preparation and review of journal entries and accruals
Update supporting financial schedules and reconcile to general ledger
Reconcile all bank accounts
Cost accounting experience a plus
Assisting in the budgeting and forecasting process
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes
Other On-Going
The role involves monitoring checking account activity on a daily basis, processing daily deposits, and reconciling American Express payments. Additionally, the position requires overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and addressing any exceptions.
Payroll
Serves as a backup to HR and will occasionally do payroll runs
Customer Service
Performs outstanding customer service for both internal and external customers
Assists with analysis functions for other company departments
Required Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess a BS/BA in accounting or equivalent experience, along with 3-7 years of related experience. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management are essential. The role requires effective communication with all levels both inside and outside the company, as well as knowledge of sales and use tax.
Preferred Software Experience
Expert at Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Epicor/Kinetic experience preferred, but not required
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Location
This is a full-time exempt position. Schedule is standard business hours and reflects industry standards for professional accounting staff, and as such, there will be additional hours required during periods of month-end and year-end close. The position is based in Viking's main office location. This is not a hybrid or remote position.Travel
No travel
The Senior Accountant is the backup to the Controller. This position will handle account reconciliations, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and support the team with financial analysis and reporting in conjunction with our Financial Analyst.Primary ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close Process
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including the preparation and review of journal entries and accruals
Update supporting financial schedules and reconcile to general ledger
Reconcile all bank accounts
Cost accounting experience a plus
Assisting in the budgeting and forecasting process
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes
Other On-Going
The role involves monitoring checking account activity on a daily basis, processing daily deposits, and reconciling American Express payments. Additionally, the position requires overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and addressing any exceptions.
Payroll
Serves as a backup to HR and will occasionally do payroll runs
Customer Service
Performs outstanding customer service for both internal and external customers
Assists with analysis functions for other company departments
Required Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess a BS/BA in accounting or equivalent experience, along with 3-7 years of related experience. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management are essential. The role requires effective communication with all levels both inside and outside the company, as well as knowledge of sales and use tax.
Preferred Software Experience
Expert at Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Epicor/Kinetic experience preferred, but not required
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Location
This is a full-time exempt position. Schedule is standard business hours and reflects industry standards for professional accounting staff, and as such, there will be additional hours required during periods of month-end and year-end close. The position is based in Viking's main office location. This is not a hybrid or remote position.Travel
No travel