Job Description
Northern Iron and Machine in Saint Paul MN is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant.
The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the financial processes within multiple sites and communicating the financial performance of the assigned sites with Operations/Plant Management. This role ensures accurate cost accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with internal controls. It also supports financial decision-making by analyzing manufacturing costs, inventory valuation and general accounting functions.
What is the job? - Maintain the general ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
- Facilitate and complete month-end, quarter-end and year close processes.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned sites.
- Prepare and collect data for external audits.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, variances and margins to improve costing.
- Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory valuation.
- Assist site management in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Support capital expenditure analysis and project cost tracking.
- Provide support and guidance on payroll tax and 401(k) compliance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and tax regulations.
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Work cross functionally to optimize financial performance.
- Support ERP system enhancements related to accounting and finance and identify opportunities for improvement in all accounting reporting processes.
What do you bring to the job? - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance or related field.
- Minimum of Five years or more of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite with a high level of Excel experience.
- CPA or CMA preferred.
What are the hours and pay? - 1st shift: Monday – Friday. Typically 7:00 AM start time.
- $105-$115K depending on experience.
What’s in it for you? - Competitive pay
- Holiday Pay
- PTO and Vacation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Cohesive work / family balance
Why should you choose NIM? - Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition reimbursement program
- Medical, dental, vision within the first 60 days (first of the month following 30 days)
- Company paid disability & life insurance
- 401k (with match)
- Direct deposit
- Fixed weekly schedule
- Uniforms paid for by company
- Boot reimbursement
- Prescription safety glass reimbursement
- Plenty of growth opportunities
- You’ll be part of a family culture where your contributions are noticed and recognized
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,