Senior Accountant

Hollstadt Consulting; Maplewood (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollstadt Consulting in Maplewood, MN seeks a hands-on Senior Accountant to own broad general and technical accounting tasks, including lease accounting under ASC 842, fixed assets, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience, strong accounting fundamentals, and a willingness to contribute to ERP implementation and process improvements. This role offers hybrid work with three onsite days per week in Maplewood.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience at Senior Accountant level.
• Strong understanding of debits/credits, journal entries, GL activity, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Experience with journal entries and month-end close.
• Independently prepare reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting or strong foundation to learn ASC 842.
• Experience with fixed-asset accounting (additions, disposals, depreciation).
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP).
• Ability to explain accounting rationale behind entries.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post recurring and nonrecurring journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet and GL account reconciliations.
• Research discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and ensure balances are accurate.
• Apply debits, credits, and GL knowledge to various transactions.
• Assist with evolving accounting needs as the organization grows.
• Research technical accounting questions and collaborate with auditors.

Skills

Journal entries

Month-end close

Reconciliations

ASC 842 lease accounting

Fixed assets

ASC 606 revenue recognition

Excel proficiency

Communication

Research/accounting questions

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Hybrid in Maplewood, Minnesota — three days onsite per week

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $85,000–$115,000, depending on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Accountant to join the accounting team of a growing Minnesota‑based construction company. This position will own a broad range of general and technical accounting responsibilities, with a particular focus on lease accounting, fixed assets, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, enjoys working through complex accounting questions, and is comfortable taking ownership of work from research through resolution. This is not a narrowly specialized or review‑only position. The Senior Accountant will remain actively involved in day‑to‑day accounting while also helping improve processes and support an upcoming ERP implementation.

This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys variety, wants to broaden their accounting experience, and is interested in contributing to the continued development of an accounting function.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5-8 years of progressive, hands‑on accounting experience, with the ability to perform work at a Senior Accountant level.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including debits and credits, journal entries, general ledger activity, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month‑end close.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items.
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842, or a strong technical accounting foundation and the ability to learn and apply ASC 842 independently.
• Experience with fixed‑asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, formulas, and the ability to analyze accounting data.
• Ability to explain the accounting rationale behind entries and decisions, not simply complete transactions based on an established process.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, well‑supported work.
• Ability to research and resolve accounting questions with limited direction.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Maplewood three days per week.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on accounting experience.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Broad accounting experience gained in an environment where accountants manage multiple responsibilities.
• Accounting experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or another project‑based industry.
• Project or job‑cost accounting experience.
• Direct experience maintaining lease schedules and preparing ASC 842 entries.
• Experience supporting an ERP implementation, upgrade, or accounting‑system conversion.
• Experience with accounting‑system testing, data validation, account mapping, or process documentation.
• Sales and use tax exposure.
• Experience supporting state registrations or similar compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience improving or automating accounting workbooks and reconciliations.
• Experience working with external auditors.
• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining a CPA.

What You’ll Be Doing

General and Technical Accounting

• Prepare, review, and post recurring and nonrecurring journal entries.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Research discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and ensure account balances are accurate and properly supported.
• Apply strong debit, credit, and general ledger knowledge to a variety of accounting transactions.
• Assist with new or evolving accounting needs as the organization grows.
• Research technical accounting questions and collaborate with auditors or other resources when needed.

Lease Accounting

• Maintain lease accounting records in accordance with ASC 842.
• Prepare lease‑related calculations, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor changes to the company’s vehicle, equipment, and other lease portfolios.
• Research and resolve lease‑accounting questions independently.
• Help ensure lease data and accounting treatment remain accurate and complete.

Fixed Assets

• Maintain fixed‑asset records and supporting documentation.
• Record asset additions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation.
• Complete fixed‑asset reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Help ensure capital expenditures are classified and recorded appropriately.

Revenue Recognition

• Support accounting and reporting under ASC 606.
• Assist with evaluating contracts and transactions for appropriate revenue recognition.
• Prepare related journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

Compliance and Audit Support

• Gather, organize, and provide accounting documentation for external auditors.
• Respond to audit requests and assist with follow‑up questions.
• Provide backup support for state business registrations.
• Develop a working understanding of sales and use tax processes and provide support as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation and clear audit trails for assigned responsibilities.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Participate in an upcoming ERP implementation.
• Assist with accounting requirements, data validation, testing, reconciliations, documentation, and go‑live preparation.
• Document current and future accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, reduce manual work, and increase efficiency.
• Help strengthen accounting templates, reporting tools, and Excel‑based processes.
• Share accounting and Excel knowledge with other members of the team.

What Will Make Someone Successful

The successful candidate will be a technically capable accountant who is willing to remain close to the details. This person will be comfortable moving between recurring accounting work, technical research, reconciliations, systems initiatives, and unexpected priorities.

They will bring a collaborative and adaptable working style, respect established processes while identifying thoughtful improvements, and be comfortable working with coworkers who have different levels of experience and different approaches to their work. Most importantly, they will demonstrate genuine accounting knowledge, strong ownership, and the ability to produce accurate work independently.