What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Points North?
Points North, the leading software company specializing in compliance and reporting solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented and dynamic Accounting Manager to join our growing team. This role is perfect for someone who is energized by continuous improvement and thrives within a high-performing team whose needs span across all levels of the organization. This role acts as a trusted advisor, providing data-driven insights on key performance indicators and standardized business metrics to leadership, customers, and other team members. We are seeking an individual who can leverage technical skills in financial planning, systems, and tools to lead process and strategy improvements. This position is ideal for someone seeking a role with a strong blend of autonomy and collaboration.
This role will be hybrid in either our Duluth, MN or St. Louis Park, MN.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead and manage the accounting team by providing accountability, performance measurement, and coaching.
Oversee and ensure accuracy in financial transactions, month-end reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Collaborate cross-departmentally to support organizational objectives.
Analyze financial data to identify areas for improvement and provide actionable insights.
Develop and implement automation processes to support scalability and efficiency.
Manage and execute monthly commission process for the sales team.
Ensure month-end financials are reconciled properly.
Handle escalated customer concerns professionally and effectively.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations.
Own the process of calculating and remitting referral fees due to partners.
What We Are Looking For:
Strong leadership and team coaching skills.
Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to inspire others.
Ability to handle challenging client conversations with professionalism and tact.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
Skilled in performance evaluation, providing constructive feedback, and developing team strategies for improvement.
Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
Demonstrated ability to design and refine processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications:
2-4 years of accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field
Experience in billing and collections, preferably in a SaaS environment
People Management experience
Operations experience
System and data-driven experience
Experience with cloud-based accounting and billing software
At Points North, we believe that taking care of our team is the foundation of our success. That’s why we’ve created a benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 70% of employee premiums paid, to keep you and your family healthy. Our retirement savings plan, with employer matching contributions, allows you to plan for the future. Our time away programs include PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer time off so that you can take time to recharge and give back to what matters to you. Points North believes in investing in our people for the future, growth opportunities and professional development are encouraged and supported.
At Points North, you’ll find a dynamic and growth-oriented workplace where your contributions make a real impact. Ready to join our team? Apply today to take the next step in your career!
