Sr. Accountant - Client Accounting Services

At Redpath and Company, our strength is our people. We believe in our employees and offer a unique culture that values every employee and promotes flexibility, creativity, and growth -- both personally and professionally. As a rapidly growing mid-size firm, we are the perfect size to provide upward mobility and career opportunities while maintaining our close-knit, people-first culture. Recognized as Best Places to Work by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, our employees have spoken for themselves and agree that Redpath is the place to be!

As a Senior Accountant in our Accounting & Management Outsourcing team, you will play a key role in developing relationships and contributing to the continued success of our clients by managing and supporting their accounting functions. Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing transactional and general ledger accounting, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will work with a variety of clients across multiple industries including Manufacturing, Services, Construction, Real Estate, Not-for-Profit, and Government. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career and expand your expertise through the diverse challenges and opportunities presented by each client.

This position is based in our White Bear Lake or Saint Paul office with the option to work hybrid or remote after six months. Candidates must reside in the greater St. Paul/Minneapolis area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports for clients.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Supervise transactional accounting processes and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with clients to provide strategic financial insights and recommendations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on general ledger and financial statement preparation.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills:

• CPA designation or progress towards CPA certification.
• Experience with payroll processing and tax report filing.
• Knowledge of sales taxes and filing requirements.
• Experience in construction accounting.
• Experience with government and not-for-profit entities.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 annually.

About Redpath:

Redpath and Company helps clients make more informed decisions that contribute to their financial well-being by providing proactive, innovative, and value-driven CPA and advisory services for closely-held businesses, private equity, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Core commercial industries served include manufacturing and distribution; retail; construction, real estate, and engineering; trucking and logistics; technology; and entities structured as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).

Areas of service expertise include audit and assurance; personal, business, and international tax; and state and local tax. Redpath also guides clients throughout their entire personal and business lifecycles with M&A advisory services (corporate and deal strategy, transaction advisory, and integration); accounting and financial management outsourcing; lender services; valuations; and wealth advisory services.

The firm was founded in 1971, and with offices located in St. Paul (headquarters) and White Bear Lake, Minnesota, it ranks as one of the top CPA and advisory firms in Minnesota by employee count and is a top 130 firm in the nation by revenue.

Redpath is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. For more information, visit www.redpathcpas.com. Redpath and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Redpath and Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000