Senior Accounting Consultant

Senior Accounting Consultant

The Senior Accounting Consultant plays a key role in the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, performing detailed account reconciliations, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position focuses on operational accounting within a manufacturing environment and actively contributes to process improvement and automation initiatives. The role offers significant interaction with leadership and cross-functional teams, providing visibility across multiple departments and the opportunity to influence how accounting processes evolve to support ongoing growth.

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial information.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of balance sheet accounts and supporting documentation to maintain data integrity.
• Analyze existing accounting processes and proactively identify areas for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Research accounting issues, ask clarifying questions, and appropriately challenge existing processes when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to efforts focused on automation and process efficiency to support ongoing business growth.
• Work collaboratively with team members in Accounting and Finance at the local corporate location and coordinate as needed with broader Accounting and Finance functions in other locations.

• At least 5 years of operational accounting experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and/or audit background.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Strong experience preparing and posting journal entries.
• Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Proficiency with general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed account reconciliations.
• Experience in financial reporting and supporting documentation review.
• Ability to analyze accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills for resolving discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership.

• Experience working in a corporate headquarters environment supporting multiple locations.
• Background in supporting special projects and accounting initiatives.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization focused on automation and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently without the need for close supervision while maintaining high-quality output.
• Interest in collaborating across departments to understand operational drivers of financial results.
• Adaptability and openness to questioning and improving existing processes.

This role is based on-site at a corporate headquarters in Elk River, Minnesota, within a manufacturing-focused organization that designs, manufactures, and assembles complex components and systems for powersports, golf and turf, agriculture, and small vehicle markets. The Staff Accountant works in a professional office environment alongside a small, local Accounting and Finance team, with additional Accounting and Finance colleagues located at another headquarters.

The position is in-office five days per week, with a strong emphasis on flexibility and work-life balance, including summer hours with half-day Fridays. The culture values hard work, autonomy, and trust, minimizing micromanagement and encouraging employees to take ownership of their responsibilities. Employees enjoy a modern office setting, supportive colleagues, and frequent interaction with leadership and cross-functional departments. The company continues to invest in automation and process improvements to support sustained growth, providing an environment where continuous improvement and innovation in accounting processes are encouraged.