Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (Hands-On) | Growing Manufacturing Company Salary: $78,000 – $90,000 (commensurate with experience) Location: Bemidji, MN | Onsite Why This Opportunity Stands Out This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys owning the day-to-day financial operations of a business while working closely with company leadership. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the accounting function for a stable, growing manufacturing and distribution company. You’ll partner directly with ownership, lead one team member, and play a key role in ensuring accurate financials, strong processes, and overall operational efficiency. This is not a large corporate Controller role—it’s ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the work, wearing multiple hats, and making a direct impact on the business. You’ll also have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with operations, including exposure to areas like purchasing and inventory. Key Responsibilities Own the full-cycle accounting function, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and monthly close Process weekly payroll and related filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance Oversee accounts payable and receivable activities, including cash flow visibility Perform and review bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records Prepare monthly financial statements and support reporting for ownership Complete MRP (Mysis) period-end entries and maintain P&L and balance sheet integrity Support budgeting and forecasting efforts and assist with variance analysis Maintain cost accounting processes and partner with operations on inventory and profitability insights Ensure compliance with payroll, tax filings, and regulatory requirements Assist with year-end processes, including audit and tax preparation support Supervise and support one accounting team member Partner cross-functionally with operations, providing support and visibility into areas such as purchasing, inventory, and overall business performance Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5–8 years of hands-on accounting experience (manufacturing or distribution experience strongly preferred) Experience owning or heavily contributing to the month-end close process Comfortable working in a small to mid-sized company environment with broad responsibilities Prior experience supervising or mentoring others is a plus, but not required Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills CPA is a plus but not required The Company This organization designs, manufactures, and distributes high-quality specialty and standard products used in industrial and commercial applications across North America. They are known for their reliability, strong customer relationships, and team-oriented culture. Why This Role is a Fit This opportunity is ideal for someone who: Enjoys rolling up their sleeves and owning the details Prefers a smaller team environment over a large corporate structure Wants direct visibility to ownership and the ability to influence decisions Is interested in gaining exposure beyond accounting , including operations, inventory, and purchasing Is looking for a stable, long-term role with meaningful day-to-day impact SeniorAccountant AccountingManager ManufacturingJobs BemidjiMN AccountingCareers HandsOnAccounting FinanceJobsMN LI-ONSITE LI-PS1 INMAR2026
