36507 | Senior Accountant

Job Description Accountant - Manufacturing | $70,000 to $85,000 | Eagan An Accountant is needed to support the finance and accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll, and financial/operational reporting. This individual will drive initiatives and provide leadership in margin improvement, best practices, and cost control, working closely with plant personnel to ensure accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting. Key Responsibilities: Support accounting activities, including accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting. Develop and maintain key financial and non-financial performance indicator reporting. Gain a deep understanding of business operations to identify margin improvement opportunities, capital plans, and project budgets. Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions in line with internal accounting policies. Assist with month-end closing, general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and account analyses. Improve accounting procedures by analyzing current processes and recommending enhancements. Administer payroll and serve as backup for accounts payable. Provide support for other administrative duties as required. Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 2 years of experience. Manufacturing experience preferred; understanding of standard costing required. Technical Competencies: Strong skills in: Financial and operational analysis, financial modeling, and datadriven business insights. Budgeting and financial management, with the ability to analyze and drive results. General accounting with a working knowledge of GAAP. Proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookups). ERP or similar business systems experience. Excellent communication skills, able to present financial concepts to non-financial audiences.