Senior Accountant
Description
Crystal D is a leading supplier of recognition products and a respected employer known in the industry for building a values-driven culture where people and ideas matter. We're looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to own key parts of our monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
You'll work directly with our Controller as a hands-on member of a small accounting team. This role carries real ownership from day one, along with the chance to mentor others and help improve how our team works.
What You'll Do
- Own key pieces of the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and fixed asset activity, and help keep the close on schedule
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, research variances, and resolve reconciling items
- Prepare monthly distributions and calculate and process commission payouts, making sure figures tie back to the general ledger
- Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, and serve as a resource for the accounting clerk and AR team member
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for the Controller and leadership team
- Support monthly bank compliance reporting and covenant calculations
- Assist with the annual budget, periodic reforecasts, and variance analysis
- Support year-end work with our outside CPA firm, including tax and audit requests
- Maintain accurate records in our Macola ERP system and Synergy, and help improve processes, controls, and reporting
- Train and support newer team members on accounting procedures
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for someone who:- Takes ownership of their work and follows through without needing reminders
- Is comfortable digging into the details of a reconciliation until it ties out
- Can manage month-end deadlines while handling day-to-day questions
- Explains accounting issues clearly to people outside of finance
- Enjoys helping others learn and grow
- Looks for ways to make processes cleaner and more efficient
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3 to 5 years of general ledger accounting experience, including month-end close and account reconciliations
- Solid understanding of GAAP
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
- Experience with an ERP system (Macola, Synergy, or similar) preferred
- CPA or progress toward a CPA a plus
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment a plus
Our Core Values
At Crystal D, our values guide everything we do:- Integrity – “I do what I say I will do.”
- Quality – “I have an unyielding persistence to improve.”
- Respect – “I treat people the way I want to be treated.”
- Commitment – “I am committed to the ongoing viability of the company.”
- Passion – “I have the burning desire to achieve in all I do.”
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Many Company Events
505 Atwater Circle
St. Paul, MN 55103
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
If you're detail-oriented, take pride in clean books, and want to make a real impact on a small team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
