Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant | Safco Products

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Safco Products, located in New Hope, Minnesota. Safco is a company within Liberty Diversified International (LDI), which operates across paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics, and building products. This role is a key contributor in reviewing and analyzing routine and complex accounting transactions, ensuring adherence to US GAAP, and delivering timely and accurate financial reporting. The Senior Accountant maintains the general ledger, reconciles subsidiary accounts, and partners with teams to support business objectives and financial integrity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person New Hope, MN
• Pay: $88226–$110282 yearly
• Team: Reports to Director Finance – Safco
• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely P&L and Balance Sheet accounting while maintaining the general ledger and supporting financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Power BI, OneStream, JD Edwards ERP, Encore

What You’ll Actually Do
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely P&L and Balance Sheet accounting in compliance with US GAAP and internal policies, delivering ad hoc and recurring reporting requests.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing month-end close processes, and conducting account reconciliations.
• Audit & Tax Support: Support annual audit and tax processes, including coordinating with external auditors, preparing audit schedules, documenting, and addressing audit inquiries.
• Business Partnership: Serve as the finance business partner to Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing variances, and providing strategic direction.
• Process Improvement & Systems: Identify and recommend process improvements, resolve issues, lead cross-functional projects, and support system enhancements while assisting with accounting process documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in financial accounting and reporting, with demonstrated experience in general ledger accounting, financial consolidation, technical accounting research, and audit procedures.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of US GAAP, project management, organizational skills, analytical abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and communication skills.
• Bonus: Financial experience in a manufacturing environment, advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools, knowledge of internal controls and audit processes, and experience supporting system upgrades or enhancements.