Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting critical reporting activities. This position focuses on inventory accounting, close-cycle execution, and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insight.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules while contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.

- Reconcile general ledger accounts and inventory balances to ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting requirements.

- Analyze yield performance, raw material usage, and finished goods trends to support operational and financial decision-making.

- Produce financial reports related to inventory, capital spending, and period-end results, highlighting key variances and areas requiring attention.

- Review 90-day inventory activity and coordinate follow-up actions to address aging stock, discrepancies, or unusual balances.

- Investigate accounting issues, resolve variances, and help maintain adherence to internal controls and established financial policies.

- Compile and evaluate month-end data from multiple sources to support reporting accuracy and timely submission of results.

- Assist with rebate accounting, customer account follow-up, credit activity, and collection-related processes as needed.

- Support payroll accuracy and provide guidance to accounting staff through training, review, and day-to-day collaboration. Requirements

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