Senior Accountant & Payroll Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

PTO, holidays, vacation & sick leave

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Express Employment is working with a well-established Northern Minnesota company seeking an experienced Accountant & Payroll Specialist to take ownership of key accounting and payroll functions while supporting the organization’s overall financial operations.

This role offers a stable, long-term career with strong compensation and benefits, including health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, payroll practices, and financial recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize deadlines.
• High integrity with confidential information.
• Proficiency using accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with employees, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general ledger, purchasing, and payroll accounting.
• Process biweekly payroll accurately and confidentially.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor statements, and customer accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Generate financial reports and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Prepare payroll tax filings and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collections as needed.
• Maintain employee payroll records, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Set up customer accounts, prepare invoices, process payments, and maintain vendor records.
• Maintain organized financial records and assist with additional administrative projects as needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA is a plus

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Express Employment is working with a well-established Northern Minnesota company seeking an experienced Accountant & Payroll Specialist to take ownership of key accounting and payroll functions while supporting the organization’s overall financial operations.

This role offers a stable, long-term career with strong compensation and benefits, including health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and PTO.