We are looking for an experienced Senior Regulatory and Compliance Accountant to support complex tax, fixed asset, and financial reporting activities for a multi-entity transportation organization in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating regulatory filings, and delivering timely analysis that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate tax knowledge, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage accounting processes that span assets, cash, investments, and cross-border reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full tax reporting lifecycle for fixed assets, including vehicles, trailers, and equipment, from acquisition through retirement while ensuring accurate book and tax treatment.<br>• Establish and maintain asset accounting practices by assigning classifications, applying appropriate depreciation methods, supporting ledger entries, and reconciling monthly rollforwards.<br>• Track capital projects until they are ready to be placed in service and coordinate asset disposals with internal departments to ensure complete documentation and proper record updates.<br>• Record investment activity across financial institutions, prepare related journal entries, and provide quarterly reporting and performance analysis for leadership review.<br>• Manage recurring accounting and tax responsibilities for the St. Cloud, Minnesota office, including sales tax filings, estimated property and corporate tax payments, year-end financial statement preparation, and audit coordination.<br>• Prepare and submit business activity returns, license renewals, waiver documentation, and other required jurisdictional filings across U.S. states and Canadian provinces on varying reporting schedules.<br>• Partner with external advisors on specialized tax matters such as treaty-related filings, excise tax submissions, commercial activity reporting, and supporting schedules including financial statements and depreciation forecasts.<br>• Administer personal property and real estate tax accruals, filings, and payments, while also leading corporate income tax return preparation and review with third-party tax providers.<br>• Convert foreign-currency financial results into U.S. dollars, post consolidation entries, and recommend improvements that strengthen translation and consolidation accuracy.<br>• Maintain cash reconciliations, monitor daily liquidity, prepare consolidated cash flow reporting, and support aircraft-related accounting such as repair tracking, lease monitoring, rental charges, and registration activity.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to financial reporting. The successful candidate will help ensure accurate results, strengthen controls, and collaborate with partners across the business to improve accounting processes and support operational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide accounting guidance by evaluating technical matters, supporting policy application, and helping implement and monitor appropriate financial practices.<br>• Prepare and review financial data through journal entries, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and reporting to support timely and accurate close processes.<br>• Lead analysis of complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, and capital assets while coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain reliable reporting.<br>• Identify financial and operational risks, assess potential impact, and recommend practical actions to reduce exposure and improve compliance.<br>• Drive process enhancements by standardizing accounting activities across multiple entities and using available systems to improve efficiency and consistency.<br>• Produce balance sheet reporting packages with clear explanations of account activity, trends, and notable variances for finance leadership.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and global teams to resolve accounting issues, align reporting expectations, and meet established service commitments.<br>• Maintain a strong internal control environment by supporting documentation, testing activities, and audit readiness for both internal and external reviews.
<p>Senior Accountant (Nonprofit)</p><p>About the Opportunity</p><p>Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization in the NW metro, is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its finance team. This position is onsite and offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, contribute to financial reporting and budgeting, and collaborate closely with leadership to support the organization’s financial health and operational goals.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting experience, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a mission-driven environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and support <strong>monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</strong></li><li>Manage <strong>month-end and year-end close processes</strong></li><li>Maintain the <strong>general ledger</strong> and perform detailed <strong>balance sheet and revenue account reconciliations</strong></li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy of financial data</li><li>Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate <strong>payroll accounting, benefits recording, and related reporting</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong>budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis</strong></li><li>Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for <strong>external audits and financial reviews</strong></li><li>Provide <strong>financial analysis and ad hoc reporting</strong> to support leadership decision-making</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist finance leadership with <strong>process improvements and special projects</strong></li><li>Provide backup support for <strong>accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions</strong></li><li>Ensure financial records and procedures comply with <strong>GAAP and internal controls</strong></li><li>Support continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This position is responsible for general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, audit support, and tax compliance. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver timely, accurate financial information and support organizational growth and operational efficiency.</p><p>•<strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries; maintain and update general ledger data.</li><li>Perform monthly account reconciliations and prepare accruals.</li><li>Support the month‑end close process to ensure accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Review monthly activity to ensure proper categorization and coding in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and perform trend analysis to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Support daily accounting activities related to customer transactions and payables resolution.</li><li>Calculate and record monthly sales commissions based on established compensation structures, partnering with sales and service teams as needed.</li><li>Administer and monitor the corporate credit card program, including user access, transaction review, and expense compliance.</li><li>Analyze contracts to determine appropriate billing schedules.</li><li>Serve as a technical accounting resource, including researching complex or unusual transactions.</li><li>Contribute to documenting and improving accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Act as a key contact during the annual financial audit.</li><li>Prepare and file required monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate tax filings.</li><li>Partner with accounting colleagues to resolve issues and ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Participate in special projects, reporting, analyses, and other ad hoc duties as assigned.</li></ul>