Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Location: North St. Paul, MN
Compensation: $75,000–$95,000 

About the Opportunity

Pathway Talent Partners is partnering with a growing organization to identify a skilled Senior Accountant. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys owning core accounting processes, supporting close activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting month-end and year-end close, and producing accurate financial reports. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to continuous process improvement as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjustments

• Support and execute month-end and year-end close activities, meeting established deadlines

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports and account reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances

• Oversee and perform accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and accuracy

• Manage daily customer invoicing and monitor collections, including follow-up on outstanding balances

• Process expense reports and outgoing payments in accordance with company policies

• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns and assist with annual business tax filings

• Support internal controls, audits, and compliance reporting requirements

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within accounting operations

• Serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing or regulated industries

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and close processes

• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems required

• Experience with sales tax and compliance reporting preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Why This Role?

• Competitive compensation: $75,000–$95,000

• High-visibility role with ownership over key accounting functions

• Opportunity to work in a growing medical manufacturing organization

• Collaborative environment focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement