Sr. Accountant

Smith Nephew; Maple Plain (MN); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Flex Holidays

Hybrid Work Model

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Smith+Naphew in Maple Plain, MN, is seeking a Senior Accountant to own key accounting processes in a manufacturing setting. You will drive financial accuracy, support operational decision making, and partner with leaders across the business.

The role focuses on monthly close, cost accounting, inventory control, and IFRS compliance, with opportunities to influence outcomes and contribute to the company’s financial success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in General Accounting.
• Experience with IFRS accounting principles is required.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain the ledger and ensure timely, accurate transactions with approvals.
• Execute daily accounting in QuickBooks, including purchasing, inventory, AP, and intercompany.
• Analyze manufacturing standard cost variances and prepare monthly reports.
• Partner with operations finance and regional controllers on monthly reports and budgets.
• Maintain IFRS compliance including prepaids, accruals, leases, and intangibles.
• Support inventory management and cycle count audits.
• Assist internal and external audits with controls.
• Support updates to ERP standard costs, inventory revaluations, labor, and overhead.
• Collaborate with Corporate Tax and Compliance on annual reporting.
• Safeguard confidential information and company assets.

Skills

General accounting

Cost accounting

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Inventory accounting

IFRS principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA certification nice to have

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join Smith+Naphew as a Senior Accountant supporting our Maple Plain manufacturing facility. In this highly visible role, you will own key accounting processes, drive financial accuracy, support operational decision making, and partner with leaders across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, influencing outcomes, and contributing to the financial success of a growing organization.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the monthly financial close process including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, expense reviews, variance analysis, and reporting to Corporate
• Maintain the accounting ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and with appropriate approvals
• Execute daily accounting activities within QuickBooks, including purchasing, inventory, accounts payable, and intercompany transactions
• Analyze manufacturing standard cost variances including material purchase price, material usage, and labor utilization, and prepare monthly reporting
• Partner with the Operations Finance Senior Director and Regional Controller on monthly reporting, forecasts, budgets, cost accounting activities, and special projects
• Maintain compliance with IFRS accounting requirements including prepaids, accruals, lease accounting, and intangible assets
• Support inventory management activities and assist with inventory cycle count audits to validate perpetual inventory balances
• Assist with internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and internal controls
• Support annual updates to ERP standard costs, inventory revaluation activities, labor rates, and overhead rates
• Partner with Corporate Tax and Compliance teams to support annual reporting requirements
• Safeguard confidential information, company assets, and documentation in accordance with corporate expectations and controls

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in General Accounting
• Strong understanding of general accounting and cost accounting concepts including accruals, prepaids, depreciation, gross versus net profit, absorption and recovery, and standard costing
• Experience supporting month end close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and manufacturing variance analysis
• Experience working with inventory accounting and manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles
• Experience using ERP systems and QuickBooks is preferredCPA certification is nice to have

You. Unlimited.

• Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging.
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program. Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (for most professional roles).
• Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $96,750.00 - 145,000.00 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.

Smith+Naphew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.