Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant:  Do you want an employer who truly believes in fun at work, families first, doing the right thing and respectful relationships? Come join our team of owners making a difference in the lives we touch!

Company Intro:

SCIPI Is a values-centered organization with three business units under our umbrella:

• North Central Bus & Equipment, Inc. (NCBE), a light & medium-duty commercial & public safety vehicle upfitter, and commercial & school bus dealership specializing in the sale and service of Blue Bird school buses and shuttle buses.
• Monumental Sales, Inc. (MSI), a fabricator of cemetery memorials, granite counter tops and custom limestone products.  MSI has 20 retail stores throughout the upper Midwest.  
• Parts Midwest, Inc. (PMI) is an original equipment warehouse distributor of automotive and light-duty truck accessories, located in the U.S. and Canada.

From our team members to our customers to our community SCIPI makes a difference in the lives we touch! We are a 100% employee-owned organization based in Central MN employing 240 team members across the Midwest and Canada. 

Position Description:

As the Senior Accountant, you are responsible for financial reporting and procedures, general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end review and the support of budget and forecast.  The ideal candidate understands accounting principles, is highly organized, has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and has great attention to detail. If you fit this description, Apply Today!

Essential Functions

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly divisional financial information.
• Manage and/or complete all account reconciliations as required with timely investigation and clearing of all reconciling items. 
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Assist and supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with division managers and leaders to support overall goals and objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions; communicate with the Controller when the need arises.
• Responds to inquiries from the Controller, CFO and SCIPI wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Work with the Controller and CFO to ensure a clean and timely year-end Review and other related year-end tasks.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Cross-Training and providing backup support for AP and AR
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Support Controller and CFO with special projects and workflow process improvements.

Top Benefits or Perks:

As a team member at SCIPI, you’ll enjoy:

• A path to ownership in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance and a Health Savings Account (HSA) option with a generous company contribution
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• A collaborative environment where we believe that laughter and fun bond us together

Required Experience:

• Associates degree in Accounting, or 2-4 years related accounts payable experience in lieu of education Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited University or Institution.  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting/General Ledger role.

Preferred Experience:

• Professional CPA certification

Location:

This position is located in St. Cloud, MN. St. Cloud offers a mix of urban amenities and a small-town atmosphere.  Located along the Mississippi River, the area boasts picturesque natural landscapes, with nearby parks, trails, and green spaces that provide a scenic backdrop for outdoor adventures. The city offers a diverse economy that includes healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).