Senior Accountant - Rural Midwest Growth & Benefits

RITALKA, Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee of the Month/Year

RITALKA University

Employee Luncheons

Company Picnic

Community Volunteering

Job summary

RITALKA, Inc. in the Midwest is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accuracy and timely reporting of financial information across our multi-entity operations.

You will oversee general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, and month-end close in a manufacturing environment. This role collaborates with management and external advisors to ensure GAAP compliance, prepare financial statements, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify issues, research alternatives, and exercise sound judgment based on accurate and timely financial information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established reporting deadlines.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, dependability, and attention to detail.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and results orientation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using ERP and financial management systems.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare, review, and analyze balance sheets, income statements, cash flow information, and other financial reports.
• Prepare and review general ledger entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules in a multi-entity corporation.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances, unusual transactions, and account discrepancies.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.
• Support the administration and accounting of payroll and related payroll liabilities.
• Assist with cash management, banking transactions and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Support multi-state tax and regulatory reporting, including sales and use tax and other applicable state filings.
• Work with external accountants, auditors, tax professionals, and other advisors to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules and documentation for annual financial reviews, audits, tax filings, and other external reporting requirements.
• Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting are performed in accordance with GAAP and established company policies.
• Develop, document, maintain, and recommend improvements to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies through research and analysis of accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management as requested.
• Assist with the development and improvement of accounting processes, systems, reporting tools, and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members and assist with reviewing work as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with employees and management across multiple departments and locations.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, payroll, employee, and company information.
• Perform other accounting, financial analysis, and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

General accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Integrity & professionalism

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or other relevant certification desirable

Five+ years accounting experience

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Financial management systems

Job description

RITALKA, Inc. in the Midwest is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accuracy and timely reporting of financial information across our multi-entity operations.

You will oversee general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, and month-end close in a manufacturing environment. This role collaborates with management and external advisors to ensure GAAP compliance, prepare financial statements, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.