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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules while contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and inventory balances to ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting requirements.<br>• Analyze yield performance, raw material usage, and finished goods trends to support operational and financial decision-making.<br>• Produce financial reports related to inventory, capital spending, and period-end results, highlighting key variances and areas requiring attention.<br>• Review 90-day inventory activity and coordinate follow-up actions to address aging stock, discrepancies, or unusual balances.<br>• Investigate accounting issues, resolve variances, and help maintain adherence to internal controls and established financial policies.<br>• Compile and evaluate month-end data from multiple sources to support reporting accuracy and timely submission of results.<br>• Assist with rebate accounting, customer account follow-up, credit activity, and collection-related processes as needed.<br>• Support payroll accuracy and provide guidance to accounting staff through training, review, and day-to-day collaboration.