Sr. Accountant

Robert Half is currently partnering with a Bloomington, Minnesota based client, in search of a Senior Accountant to join their organization. In this role, you will report directly to the owner of the company and be the sole financial accountant for a small firm. You will work closely with the A/P Specialist and other members of the team, but will ultimately be the main liaison for financial reporting, budgeting and management of the monthly close process. Specific responsibilities include:

• Reconcile all G/L and subledger accounts
• Perform weekly cash flow forecasting
• Manage the monthly financial close process, including the preparation of financial statements
• Present monthly financial reports to leadership
• Process and manage payroll functions
• Ensure accounts payable and accounts receivable is being processed in an accurate and timely manner
• Manage HR/insurance-related accounting tasks
• Prepare ad hoc reporting requests from leadership team and Board of Directors
• Adapt and provide assistance when a team member may be out
• 5+ years of prior small company financial close experience is required
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably at a senior level
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial regulations
• Proficiency in using advanced functions of Excel and other accounting software
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Previous exposure to an ERP software such as Oracle, SAP, D365, NetSuite, Great Plains, Sage 100, etc.