Senior Accountant: GAAP & Month-End Expert

Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

PTO

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain GAAP-compliant financial records, lead month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The role partners with internal stakeholders to ensure strong internal controls and accurate reporting.

This hybrid US-based position offers growth in a nonprofit environment, with opportunities to support audits and process improvements, while maintaining accuracy, detail, and timely financial information.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of audit, compliance, regulatory, and internal control requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred
• Strong financial analysis and data interpretation skills
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Customer-focused approach to serving internal and external stakeholders
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements
• Ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Comfort working in ambiguous and changing environments
• Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
• Self-directed, proactive, and results-oriented work style
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to identify risks and recommend practical, solution-oriented actions
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and month-end close processes.
• Monitor cash activity and liquidity.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Produce financial reports and analyses.
• Support audit, regulatory, and internal controls.
• Improve processes and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting principles

Audit & compliance

Excel proficiency

NetSuite

Financial analysis

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Finance communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Process improvement

Technology leverage

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Proactive attitude

Documentation

Risk assessment

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in accounting

Non-profit experience

GL accounting

Audit support

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain GAAP-compliant financial records, lead month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The role partners with internal stakeholders to ensure strong internal controls and accurate reporting.

This hybrid US-based position offers growth in a nonprofit environment, with opportunities to support audits and process improvements, while maintaining accuracy, detail, and timely financial information.