Accounting Manager

LVC Companies; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

ESOP

FSA

LegalShield

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

LVC Companies, Inc. seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, manage month-end close, and own multi-state sales and use tax. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong GAAP expertise, and collaboration across functions. Income tax compliance is excluded.

On-site in Golden Valley, MN, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. CPA preferred, 5+ years of supervisory experience, and a track record of building accountable teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA license required or in process.
• 5+ years of relevant management experience and supervisory ability.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, GL, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated multi-state US sales and use tax compliance and research.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including A/R, GL, and purchasing.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes with timely reporting.
• Handle daily cash management and cash flow reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities with variance analysis.
• Serve as resident expert for multi-state sales and use tax matters.
• Support external audits and prepare schedules as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-state tax expertise

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA license

Tools

Vista

BuildOps

Job description

About LVC

Since 1982, LVC has delivered life safety, security, and communications solutions across commercial, industrial, government, and institutional markets. Our integrated services make it easy for nation-wide customers to address multiple needs with one trusted partner.

Our employees are our strength. We foster a positive, team-oriented workplace that recognizes people who share our commitment to quality, integrity, and service.

About You

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, support accurate and timely month-end close, and serve as the organization's expert on multi-state sales and use tax. The role requires strong technical accounting and sales tax expertise.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting leader who can manage complex work, resolve sales tax questions, improve processes, and collaborate across functions. Income tax compliance and provision work are excluded. Experience supervising accounting staff and building a collaborative, accountable team is required.

Location

On-site, in Golden Valley, MN.

Compensation

Salary ranging from $110,000 - $130,000, with flexibility depending on experience.

Benefits

A full benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, ESOP, FSA, LegalShield, Employee Assistance Program, PTO and Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• - Oversee accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable (A/R), General Ledger (GL), and Purchasing.
• - Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely financial reporting.
• - Handle daily cash management and provide regular cash flow reports.
• - Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, including cash projections and periodic variance analysis.
• - Serve as the organization's resident expert for multi-state sales and use tax matters.

Accounting & Month-End Close

• - Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, performing key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• - Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual or unexpected balances and variances.
• - Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• - Support preparation of financial statements, management reporting, and year-end audit schedules.
• - Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, account reconciliation quality, documentation, and internal controls.
• - Provide technical accounting support and guidance on complex or non-routine transactions.

Sales & Use Tax

• - Serve as the organization's resident expert and primary accounting resource for sales and use tax matters.
• - Manage sales and use tax compliance activities, including registrations, exemption certificates, taxability determinations, return preparation/review, reconciliations, and related payments.
• - Research state and local sales tax requirements and assess their application to company transactions, customers, products, and services.
• - Monitor nexus and filing requirements as the business enters new jurisdictions or business activities change.
• - Lead or coordinate responses to sales and use tax notices, inquiries, and audits.
• - Partner with Sales, Operations, IT, and other teams to ensure appropriate sales tax treatment within business processes and systems.
• - Develop and maintain sales tax policies, procedures, documentation, and controls.
• - Proactively identify sales and use tax risks, exposures, and process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• - CPA license.
• - 5+ years of relevant management experience.
• - Demonstrated experience with month-end accounting close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• - Meaningful experience with multi-state U.S. sales and use tax compliance and research.
• - Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• - Ability to independently research technical matters and translate conclusions into practical business guidance, demonstrating strong analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• - Attention to detail.

Preferred

• - Construction industry experience, including familiarity with sales and use tax considerations affecting contractors, materials, equipment, and project-related transactions.
• - Experience with sales tax software, ERP systems, and process automation, ideally Vista and BuildOps.
• - Sales-tax-focused professional education or credentials, such as the CMI designation in Sales Tax or comparable specialized training.

LVC Companies, Inc. is an Affirminative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary: $110000 - $130000 per year