Accounting Manager

Anderson-Crane Rubber Company; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Training and educational opportunities

Job summary

Anderson-Crane Rubber Co. is seeking an Accounting Manager to elevate our accounting function. This hands-on role will manage day-to-day accounting and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for both distribution and manufacturing entities.

You will partner with leadership to build processes, controls, and reporting that support growth, while upholding strong internal controls and confidentiality. This is a senior, multi-entity accounting position in Maple Grove.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for both entities.
• Manage the general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, and bookkeeping functions.
• Perform inventory and cost accounting for distribution and manufacturing, including COGS and margin analysis.
• Prepare timely financial reporting and variance analysis for ownership and leadership.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs and stakeholders on audits and tax filings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Strengthen internal controls and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with IT to develop and implement applications, systems, automation and tools for accounting.
• Manage intercompany accounting and ensure the two entities remain separate.
• Prepare and interpret financial analysis of profit and loss and balance sheet accounts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel advanced

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

For more than 82 years, our companies have supported American industry. The Anderson-Crane Rubber Co. is a premier, independent industrial power-transmission distributor, and the Anderson-Crane Co. is a leading bulk material handling equipment manufacturing company. We're a family owned, growing group of businesses with a brand-new headquarters in Maple Grove, and we're hiring an Accounting Manager to take our accounting function to the next level!

About Us

For more than 82 years, our companies have supported American industry. The Anderson-Crane Rubber Co. is a premier, independent industrial power-transmission distributor, and the Anderson-Crane Co. is a leading bulk material handling equipment manufacturing company. We're a family owned, growing group of businesses with a brand-new headquarters in Maple Grove, and we're hiring an Accounting Manager to take our accounting function to the next level!

The Role

New Accounting Manager Position!

This is a high-visibility, hands‑on position for an accountant who desires an ability to see their work drive positive business outcomes. You'll run day‑to‑day accounting and the monthly, quarterly and annual close for both our distribution and manufacturing businesses. You'll work directly with company leadership and ownership to build the processes, controls, and reporting that will support our growth. We’re looking for someone who can find the work, set priorities, and complete initiatives in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation for both entities
• Manage the general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, and bookkeeping functions, and keep them accurate and current
• Perform inventory and cost accounting for both distribution and manufacturing, including inventory valuation, standard costs, and COGS and margin analysis
• Prepare timely financial reporting and variance analysis for ownership and company leadership
• Handle intercompany accounting and keep the two entities cleanly separated
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Strengthen internal controls and document accounting policies and procedures
• Partner with IT to develop and implement applications, systems, automation and tools that support the accounting function
• Coordinate with outside CPAs and stakeholders on audits, reviews, and tax filings
• Manage sales tax, 1099, and other compliance filings
• Prepare and interpret financial analysis of profit and loss and balance sheet accounts and present findings to company leadership
• Partner with company leadership to manage capital projects, including ROI analysis, and spending reviews

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Intermediate to advanced computer and software proficiency, including ERP and accounting software, Microsoft Office software, including advanced Excel skills
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate in ambiguity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and proprietary information

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with executives and ownership
• CPA, or meaningful progress toward one
• Experience in manufacturing, especially cost accounting, job costing, and overhead absorption
• Experience in wholesale distribution, including inventory, rebates, and multi-location operations
• Experience supporting more than one legal entity
• Execution of accounting function in support of M&A activities
• Experience in a small or mid‑sized, privately held or owner‑led company
• Experience improving processes, implementing systems, or building reporting from scratch

Who Thrives Here

Join a company that honors its rich history, but is investing aggressively in its future

The Accounting Manager will have an entrepreneurial mindset and can identify what's next. You're comfortable being the accounting expert in the room and explaining the numbers to non-accountants. You'd rather build the right process than work around a broken one. You have a customer‑service mindset that generates positive and productive interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $105,000 - $115,000
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Health & dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and holidays
• Training and educational opportunities to support career growth

For more information about our companies, please visit us at:

• Combined company website:www.anderson-crane.com
• Anderson-Crane Rubber Co.:www.power-transmission.com
• Anderson-Crane Co.:www.screw-conveyor.com

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

The Anderson-Crane Rubber Co. and Anderson-Crane Company are Equal Opportunity Employers.