We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead accounting operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role oversees financial reporting, supports operational teams with accounting guidance, and helps maintain strong controls across a multi-site environment. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to partner effectively with both field and corporate stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, coach, and evaluate entry-level accountants and senior accounting clerks to support high-quality work and ongoing career growth.
• Oversee daily accounting activities to ensure deadlines, accuracy standards, and service expectations are consistently achieved.
• Prepare and review financial statements, making sure reporting is completed on schedule and reflects reliable financial results.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month and investigate variances or unusual items requiring correction or follow-up.
• Monitor accounting activity for compliance with contract terms, company policies, and established financial procedures.
• Review income statement and balance sheet results to identify potential errors, misstatements, or areas needing further analysis.
• Maintain operational profiles and contract documentation, while supporting accurate setup and recordkeeping for each location.
• Coordinate financial and physical closeout procedures for completed operations and process items such as commissions, royalty payments, profit splits, budget guarantees, and subsidy invoice reviews.
• Serve as a key link between field teams and the corporate office by providing training, financial guidance, and support on policies, procedures, tools, and reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, monitor bank reconciliation write-off concerns and deposit issues, escalate significant risks, and contribute to special projects as needed.
• Proven experience in accounting leadership, including supervising staff and managing day-to-day team performance.
• Strong background in account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet and income statement analysis.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice coding, entry, approval tracking, and payment processing.
• Experience handling vendor-related activities such as maintaining vendor records, processing vendor invoices, and supporting vendor relationships.
• Understanding of internal controls, contract compliance, and policy adherence within an operational accounting environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel and corporate partners while delivering responsive, service-oriented support.
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems such as JDE EnterpriseOne, SAP, or SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on issues, and maintain accurate documentation.