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Must live in Minnesota.
Staff Accountant – Whitefish Search Partners Client
📍 Saint Cloud, MN 💼 Full-Time 🏭 Manufacturing Environment
Whitefish Search Partners is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Staff Accountant who will play a key role in general ledger management, month‑end close, and financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, analytical, and eager to grow within a high‑impact finance team.
⭐ What You’ll Do
• Own key general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support month‑end close and prepare financial reporting for leadership
• Assist with audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Perform financial analysis, including margin and trend analysis
• Support budgeting and partner with cross‑functional teams
• Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and system utilization
• Leverage Excel to improve automation and reporting
• Contribute to fixed asset accounting, insurance schedules, and special projects
🎯 What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with month‑end close and reconciliations
• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• High proficiency in Excel
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset and desire to grow responsibility over time
💡 Why This Role Stands Out
• Broad exposure across corporate accounting, financial analysis, and business partnership
• Opportunity to influence process improvements and system enhancements
• Stable, growing organization with strong leadership support
• Clear path for professional development and increased responsibility
📩 Interested? Let’s Connect.
If you’re looking to take the next step in your accounting career, we’d love to talk.
Reach out to Sarah at Whitefish Search Partners to learn more or express interest.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000