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 a Benefits Analyst to support benefits administration for a machinery manufacturing organization in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on coordinating employee benefit programs, resolving enrollment and leave-related matters, and providing analytical support to compensation and benefits operations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with benefits processes, open enrollment activities, and Workday, along with the ability to deliver accurate and responsive support across a dynamic HR environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer daily benefits activities, including enrollments, status changes, terminations, and employee updates across applicable programs.<br>• Coordinate benefit communications and respond to employee questions regarding plan options, eligibility, coverage, and required documentation.<br>• Support open enrollment by preparing materials, validating elections, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing.<br>• Review benefits data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and produce analysis to support compensation and benefits decision-making.<br>• Manage leave-related benefit administration, including FMLA coordination and tracking in alignment with company policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Maintain and update employee benefit records in Workday, ensuring information is complete, current, and audit-ready.<br>• Partner with internal HR contacts, vendors, and payroll stakeholders to resolve benefit issues and improve service delivery.<br>• Assist with ongoing benefits process improvements and support operational changes, including updates tied to systems or workflow adjustments when needed.
<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>
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.