Senior Accountant Advisory

Why Redpath?

At Redpath, you’ll be valued for who you are and supported in where you’re going. We’ve created a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and genuine relationships, where caring is at the core of how we treat each other and our clients. You’ll do meaningful work here with people who bring a positive, solution-focused mindset to every challenge. Our team is proactive in all we do, taking initiative, clearing roadblocks, and staying ahead for our clients and each other. Here, your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and your work drives real impact. We’re driven to improve, grow, and deliver excellence together, personally and professionally. This isn’t just a job. It’s a place to build a career and a community.

About the Position:

As a Senior Accountant on our Client Accounting & Advisory Services team, you will play a key role in developing relationships and contributing to the continued success of our clients by managing and supporting their accounting functions.  Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing transactional and general ledger accounting, preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.  You will work with a variety of clients across multiple industries including manufacturing, services, construction, real estate, not-for-profit, and government.  This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career and expand your expertise through the diverse challenges and opportunities presented by each client.

This position is based in our White Bear Lake or Saint Paul office with the option to work hybrid or remote after six months.  Candidates must reside in the greater St. Paul/Minneapolis area. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports for clients.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Supervise transactional accounting processes and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with clients to provide strategic financial insights and recommendations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on general ledger and financial statement preparation
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting software
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously

Preferred Skills

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA designation
• Experience with payroll processing and tax report filing
• Knowledge of sales taxes and filing requirements
• Experience in construction accounting
• Experience with government and not-for-profit

Redpath and Company helps clients make more informed decisions that contribute to their financial well-being by providing proactive, innovative, and value-driven CPA and advisory services for closely-held businesses, private equity, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Core commercial industries served include manufacturing and distribution; construction, real estate, and engineering; and technology. Areas of service expertise include audit and assurance; personal, business, and international tax; state and local tax; sales and use tax; and succession and estate planning. Redpath also guides clients throughout the entire business life cycle with performance optimization and process improvement; M&A advisory, including corporate and deal strategy, due diligence (financial, tax, operations, and IT), financial modeling, and M&A integration; accounting and management outsourcing; and valuations. The firm was founded in 1971. With offices located in St. Paul and White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the firm ranks as one of the top CPA and advisory firms in Minnesota. Redpath is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. For more information, visit www.redpathcpas.com.

Redpath and Company offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• HSA and FSA
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid parenting leave
• 401k plan with company match after 6 months of service

Redpath and Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.