Accounting Manager

ADP, Inc.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and VTO

LTD and life insurance

Job summary

Shippers Supply, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN is seeking an Accounting Manager who will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and ensure GAAP-based accuracy across the general ledger.

You will lead the accounting team, translate numbers for leadership, and implement process improvements to run the department more efficiently. The role requires 5+ years in accounting (including GL and close) with manufacturing/wholesale distribution exposure, plus ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 4 to 5+ years hands-on general ledger and month-end close.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or wholesale distribution (transportation/logistics relevant).
• 2+ years in cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• Proficient with a mid-market ERP used in manufacturing or distribution.
• 3+ years leading an accounting team; staff supervision experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Problem solving, planning, and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and improve timeliness and accuracy.
• Maintain complete general ledger and deliver GAAP-compliant financials.
• Lead inventory and cost accounting, including COGS and variances.
• Run variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and annual budget; rolling projections.
• Oversee AP/AR, customer credit, and payroll backup to HR.
• Build internal controls and maintain ISO 9001 documentation practices.
• Manage accounting team lifecycles: hiring, onboarding, coaching, reviews.
• Coordinate with operations to fix errors at source and improve processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in the department.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Month-end close

ERP proficiency

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Mid-market ERP

ERP software

Job description

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Looking for a place where your leadership is noticed and your ideas actually move things? Shippers Supply has been solving packaging challenges for our customers since 1928. We have built a small-company culture that runs on teamwork, professionalism, fun, and real entrepreneurial spirit, the kind of place where YOU can make a difference.

Location

We are on the corner of Douglas Drive and Hwy 55 in Golden Valley, right next to Hwy 100.

About the Role

Shippers Supply is a Minnesota manufacturer and wholesale distributor. We are hiring a hands-on Accounting Manager to own the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of our accounting operations, and to help the whole business run smarter.

This is a working management role. You will drive a fast, reliable month-end close, keep a clean and well-understood general ledger, and lead the accounting team to deliver results through the team. Just as important, you will translate the numbers into clear insight for leadership and for peers across the company, and you will keep finding better ways to run the department. We are looking for someone who comes to the table with solutions, not just problems: action-oriented, accountable, and comfortable presenting to leadership.

What You'll Do

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and keep improving the timeline while improving data accuracy.
• Maintain a complete, accurate general ledger and deliver timely income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow statements in line with GAAP.
• Lead inventory and cost accounting: inventory valuation, COGS, landed costs, scrap and WIP, and standard-versus-actual manufacturing variances.
• Run variance and financial analysis that drives decisions: identify the drivers, quantify the impact, and recommend corrective action.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and the annual budget, including a rolling cash-flow projection.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer credit, and collections; serve as backup to HR for bi-weekly payroll.
• Build and enforce internal controls, keep accounting SOPs current, and support ISO 9001 controlled-document practices.
• Own the full employee life cycle for the accounting team: hiring and separation decisions, onboarding, training, and work direction; performance reviews, coaching, and development; administering company policies and procedures; disciplinary action; and compensation recommendations.
• Manage the team's workload and deadlines across AP, AR, and billing, and build cross-training so the department has reliable backup.
• Partner with customer service, warehouse, production, purchasing, sales, service, HR, and operations to fix errors at the source.
• Champion continuous improvement, better use of technology, and metrics that connect the numbers to better operating decisions.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Finance or a related field considered).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 4 to 5+ years of hands-on general ledger and month-end close experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing and/or wholesale distribution (transportation and logistics also relevant).
• 2+ years in cost accounting, including analysis of inventory, overhead, and direct labor.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal financial controls.
• Proficiency with a mid-market ERP used in manufacturing or distribution.
• 3+ years managing an accounting team, including direct supervision of staff.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to any audience.
• Strong problem solving, planning, and priority setting: scopes work accurately, drives to completion, and follows through.

Nice to Have

• CPA or CMA (not required for this role).
• Experience importing goods and managing landed costs.
• A track record of shortening a month-end close and automating manual processes.

Working Conditions

• On-site role in a normal office environment, working with phones, computers, and standard office equipment for much of the day.
• Comfortable spending time on the warehouse and production floor to partner with operations.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Background checks and drug tests (we do not test for cannabis at new hire) required.

Salary Transparency

The pay range for this position is $105,000-$125,000 per year. This role is eligible for an incentive bonus based on individual and company performance. Please note that the higher end of the pay range is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role. Most new hires typically start at the beginning of the pay range, with opportunities for growth and increases based on performance and tenure.

Shippers Supply, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, healthy savings account (HSA), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD), and other wellness programs.