We are looking for an experienced Sr. Capital & Fixed Asset Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in Red Wing, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who can quickly take ownership of capital and fixed asset accounting activities, partner effectively across teams, and deliver accurate reporting with minimal onboarding. The role follows a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting for fixed assets, capital projects, intangible assets, and lease-related activity to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Review project spending to determine proper treatment between capitalization and operating expense in accordance with company policy and accounting guidance.<br>• Record asset additions, transfers, retirements, and depreciation activity while maintaining complete and well-organized supporting documentation.<br>• Lead month-end close tasks related to capital and fixed assets, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely financial reporting.<br>• Partner with project managers and FP& A to monitor project progress, validate purchase order and invoice completeness, and support capital forecasting.<br>• Prepare capital expenditure reporting and provide analysis that helps leadership evaluate budgets, project status, and financial impact.<br>• Help maintain compliance with internal controls, approval requirements, and accounting policies tied to capital investments and asset management.<br>• Support cross-functional process improvement efforts, including opportunities for reporting efficiency, documentation quality, and automation where appropriate.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant/ Accounting Manager/ Controller to oversee core accounting operations and support financial accuracy across multiple entities in southeastern suburbs. This position plays a key role in managing reporting deadlines, maintaining strong internal documentation, and providing timely financial insight to operational leaders. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, strong month-end close expertise, and the ability to improve processes while supporting a broad range of accounting functions. Salary up to $100K. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage invoicing and accounts receivable activities across multiple company entities, ensuring accurate and timely processing.</p><p>• Lead the monthly close process and deliver complete financial statements no later than the second week of the following month.</p><p>• Prepare and file sales and use tax obligations for operations spanning two states while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Partner across accounting functions to build working knowledge of accounts payable, payroll, and other essential back-office responsibilities.</p><p>• Create and maintain clear documentation for accounting workflows, controls, and recurring financial procedures.</p><p>• Produce weekly financial updates for operational stakeholders to support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to simplify accounting processes and improve overall efficiency within the finance function.</p><p>• Assist with additional financial responsibilities as priorities evolve, including areas such as fuel tax, insurance administration, and billboard-related accounting.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a northeast Iowa manufacturer in search of an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities. </p><p><br></p><p>This position focuses on analyzing product costs, maintaining accurate standard costing, and delivering financial insight that helps improve operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and can translate detailed data into practical recommendations for business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to provide clear insight into manufacturing performance.</p><p>• Maintain and review standard cost structures to ensure accurate product costing and reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Partner with operations and finance teams to investigate cost variances and identify underlying business drivers.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost analysis reports that support budgeting, forecasting, and management decisions.</p><p>• Monitor inventory valuation and reconcile cost-related data to maintain accuracy across accounting records.</p><p>• Evaluate manufacturing processes and spending trends to recommend opportunities for improved cost control and efficiency.</p>