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Senior Accountant

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
Cottage Grove, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the organization's day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close process. This position is responsible for journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, sales tax compliance, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is looking to expand their accounting expertise while contributing to a stable and growing organization.

Worksite Location: Cottage Grove, MN – Onsite opportunity.

Salary Range: $80K - $90K/yr. base salary bonus.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and sick time, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), profit sharing, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries while supporting month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Manage multi-state sales tax filings, payments, and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and internal reporting packages.
  • Analyze financial results and identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to documentation requests.
  • Collaborate with operations and other corporate departments to support accounting and financial initiatives.
  • Provide ad hoc accounting and finance support as business needs arise.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • 3 years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to general ledger accounting and month-end close.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivated professional with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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