Senior Data Analyst Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team-an opportunity designed for professionals who want to move beyond transactional accounting and play a meaningful role in driving financial performance and operational excellence.

In this role, you will take ownership of critical accounting processes including Accounts Payable, month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and working capital optimization, while partnering cross-functionally to improve business processes across the organization. You will be a key contributor to the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of our financial results-and a trusted partner to Finance leadership.

This position offers strong visibility, the ability to influence end-to-end process improvements (especially within procure-to-pay), and a clear path for career progression into finance leadership roles. If you are motivated by continuous improvement, analytics, and making a measurable impact on a company's financial outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute core accounting functions across AP, AR, and general ledger, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Take ownership of the full-cycle Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, 3-way matching, vendor management, and payment execution; partner with Procurement to optimize the end-to-end purchasing cycle.
• Drive procure-to-pay (P2P) process improvements, focusing on automation, cycle time reduction, improved controls, and enhanced data visibility from purchase request through payment.
• Monitor AP aging, accruals, and cut-off procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective working capital management.
• Lead assigned areas of the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and account analyses.
• Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items and adherence to internal control standards.
• Analyze financial results, trends, and variances versus budget and prior periods; provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Support the preparation of internal financial statements, reporting packages, and management dashboards.
• Track and manage key performance indicators including DSO, DPO, working capital, and cash flow, helping drive improved financial performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Sales, IT, HR, and Engineering to resolve issues, improve processes, and align financial and operational objectives.
• Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness, supporting both internal and external audit requirements.
• Serve as a key contributor to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and increase efficiency.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced Accounting Expertise: Strong command of GAAP across general ledger, AP, AR, accruals, and financial reporting; ability to apply guidance to complex transactions.
• Leadership & Ownership Mindset: Ability to lead processes, take accountability for outcomes, and serve as a trusted resource across the organization.
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Capability to translate financial data into actionable insights that influence business decisions.
• Process Improvement & Transformation: Experience driving improvements in P2P, O2C, and close processes, including automation and system optimization.
• Month-End Close Leadership: Proven ability to manage close activities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, audit-ready financials. Systems & Data Fluency: Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, BAAN); exposure to reporting tools and automation is a plus.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Strong understanding of control environments and audit processes.
• Business Partnership & Communication: Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate financial insights effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead initiatives, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Growth-Oriented Mindset: Desire to expand responsibilities, develop leadership capabilities, and progress within a finance organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of accounting experience required; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous bank reconciliation experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Oracle EBS R12 preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER:

• Work Hours/Status: Salary - 40 hrs
• Travel Requirements: 5%
• Environment: Visual concentration on monitors, paperwork. Extensive keyboard usage. Sitting, free to move around. The job works in a normal office environment with no undue exposure to noise, odors, dust, drafts, etc.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies and best practices in areas of responsibilities.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.