Sr. Accountant Eagan, MN

Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join a logistics organization in Eagan, Minnesota. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, contribute to a timely month-end close, and provide meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. This position offers the opportunity to partner with operational teams, improve accounting processes, and strengthen reporting consistency across assigned areas.

Responsibilities:

• Manage key activities related to the monthly close, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and reviewing account activity for completeness and accuracy.
• Examine financial results to identify fluctuations, resolve discrepancies, and recommend appropriate corrections when irregularities are found.
• Partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to explain accounting outcomes and convert financial data into practical business insights.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by supporting assigned business units with reliable financial information and analysis.
• Evaluate operating and financial performance trends to help guide planning and decision-making.
• Recommend and support enhancements to accounting procedures, reporting methods, and close timelines to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Work across financial platforms and transaction systems to maintain dependable reporting and well-documented accounting processes.
• Strengthen internal consistency and controls by improving documentation, standardizing recurring activities, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Use Excel, reporting tools, and financial systems technology to increase productivity and improve the quality of analysis.