Sr. Accountant

eCommerce; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 132,611,000 - 162,068,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

PTO program

Medical, dental & vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill‑Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial records, close periods, and provide insightful analysis. The role partners with stakeholders to ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The position focuses on general ledger management, cash monitoring, and audits, with a flexible-hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits including PTO, health plans, and a company 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting internal and external audits
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting activities and month-end close processes
• Monitor cash activity and support liquidity management
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for decision-making
• Support audit, regulatory, and internal control activities
• Strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation and reconcile accounts

Skills

GAAP

Month-End Close

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

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Sr. Accountant

• Posted on October 1, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA

• Office & Administrative
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SRACC015480

Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial records through accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes. This position plays a key role in month end and year-end close activities, general ledger management, cash monitoring, account reconciliations, audit support, and financial analysis. The Senior Accountant partners with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Day in the life:In a typical day, aSenior Accountcan expect to...

• General Ledger & Month-End Close: Manages general ledger accounting activities and executes accurate, timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Cash Management & Monitoring: Monitors cash activity, maintains accurate cash records, and analyzes cash positions to support effective liquidity management and financial operations.
• Reconciliations: Performs and maintains accurate account reconciliations, investigates discrepancies, and ensures the integrity of financial records and account balances.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepares financial reports and analyses that provide meaningful insights, support decision-making, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Audit & Compliance: Supports audit, regulatory, and compliance activities by maintaining accurate documentation, responding to requests, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement: Strengthens financial processes and internal controls by identifying improvement opportunities, supporting system enhancements, and implementing efficient accounting practices
• Pay range: $46.28-$56.56/hr
• This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• 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 skillsStrong 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 record‑keeping skills
• Ability to identify risks and recommend practical, solution‑oriented actions
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence

Prior Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting required
• Experience supporting internal and external audits required

About Us:

Goodwill‑Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here .

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.

Goodwill‑Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.

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