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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Plymouth, Minnesota
Description
Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the manufacturing industry located near Plymouth, Minnesota. The role will involve key accounting tasks such as account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of consolidated financial statements. You will also work closely with the AP/Administrative Specialist and contribute to the monthly closing process.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with monthly closing, including preparing and inputting journal entries and intercompany account reconciliations.
• Conduct daily cash reconciliations and journal entry postings.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations and prepare supporting documentation and details.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis on general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare local tax filings and state sales and use tax filings.
• Monitor capital projects, settle and post monthly journal entries related to fixed assets and prepare month-end schedules, including running monthly depreciation.
• Supervise and oversee AP Specialist, supporting local management and managing administrative office needs.
• Assist in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
• Support Finance Manager with division and Corporate requirements.
• Plan, design and implement changes to reporting methodologies to improve the speed and accuracy of the closing cycle.
• Assist with providing data for estimating and budgeting costs for research and products development, projecting costs of new processes, construction and tooling.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end audit schedules and assist and respond to audit inquiries.
• Assist in responding to government reports and prepare supporting schedules.
Requirements
• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations
• Solid understanding and experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Proven ability to make journal entries accurately
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with SAP or similar accounting software
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and ethics
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• CPA certification would be considered an asset.
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