Senior Staff Accountant - GAAP Expert & Process Improver

Oxygen Service Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness program

Career & Education Development

Community involvement

Job summary

Oxygen Service Company in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee accounting transactions, maintain the general ledger, and ensure US GAAP compliance with timely financial reporting. This role reports to the Controller and supports cross‑functional projects while acting as a technical accounting resource.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 5+ years in financial accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with audits and system enhancements. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in general financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience in general ledger accounting, financial consolidation, technical accounting research, and audit procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF/IFS, and data modeling).
• Strong project management capabilities and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and navigate effectively in ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate P&L and Balance Sheet accounting in compliance with US GAAP and internal policies, while monitoring regulatory compliance and supporting annual audit and tax filing processes.
• Perform month‑end close procedures and prepare general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and record journal entries.
• Support the annual audit process, through coordination with external auditors, preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation, and addressing audit inquiries.
• Assist department with creating and updating accounting process documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of data to support business decision‑making.
• Lead or support cross‑functional projects, including systems upgrades and enhancements.
• Serve as technical accounting resource for complex transactions and system‑related matters.
• Partner with operations’ personnel and Finance team to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Promote continuous improvement in project management and accounting processes by identifying, designing, and implementing best‑practice solutions from other locations.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

General ledger

Audit procedures

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Oxygen Service Company in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee accounting transactions, maintain the general ledger, and ensure US GAAP compliance with timely financial reporting. This role reports to the Controller and supports cross‑functional projects while acting as a technical accounting resource.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 5+ years in financial accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with audits and system enhancements. CPA preferred.