Direct Hire - Sr. Accountant in St. Paul at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Job Description:

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  Senior Accountant - Manufacturing Industry - Direct Hire
  


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  Location: St. Paul - On Site


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  Salary: Up to $90K - depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in the St. Paul area. This is a hands-on leadership role and will oversee two accounting team members while supporting financial operations across multiple locations.


The ideal candidate will have minimum of 3 years of experience in general accounting, tax filing, inventory management, sales & use tax, commission calculations and the ability to work in a fast-paced, manual-process environment.



Key Responsibilities:



* Provide leadership and support to accounting team members, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.


* Oversee accounts receivable and manage collections efforts to maintain cash flow.


* Act as a backup to the Director of Accounting, stepping in during absences to maintain continuity.


* Manage freight-related accounting, including tracking accrued expenses, broker income, sales commissions, and rebate reconciliations.


* Support inventory management across multiple locations by overseeing transfers, conducting monthly reconciliations of raw materials and WIP inventory, and coordinating quarterly finished goods counts.


* Ensure compliance with tax regulations by preparing and filing sales and use tax returns.


* Process customer transactions, including sales invoicing, issuing credit memos, and reviewing/approving customer credits.


* Reconcile and track various expenses, including credit card transactions, employee expense reports, prepaid expenses, and asset management.


* Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and necessary adjustments.


* Maintain and update financial records such as fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and raw material invoices.


* Oversee the preparation and submission of 1099 forms and Form 1096, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.



Qualifications:



* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Associate's required).


* 3-5 years of experience in accounting, with expertise in AP/AR, month-end closing, accruals, sales & use tax, commission calculations, reconciliations, and inventory management.



* Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred.


* Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and financial modeling.


* Familiarity with accounting software (experience with Business Central is a plus).


* Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.


* Experience in a manufacturing environment, including tax preparation and inventory reconciliation.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Apply Now