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Accountant - Operations

Zero-Max Inc
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Summary

Zero-Max continues to be a trusted and leading manufacturer of high-quality mechanical components which are used in machines in numerous industries around the world. For over 75 years, Zero-Max has earned a reputation for delivering high quality, customizable, premium products that improve customer results. We have a highly motivated and talented team that is committed to being responsive, conducts business with honesty and integrity, and holds themselves accountable to our customers and each other.

Our Core Values :

1. Provide best in class service and solutions

2. Do the right thing

3. Hold ourselves accountable

Zero-Max is a newly renovated office and manufacturing facility located on scenic grounds in Plymouth, MN. We are proud of our employees’ years of service and are dedicated to offering competitive benefits and pay, including :

  • Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000
  • Robust health, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with a generous 6% match plus a 4% discretionary profit-sharing plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employer paid Short-term & Long-term disability insurance
  • Training, mentorship, and coaching from leadership
  • Healthy work / life balance
  • Other fringe benefits in a fun and welcoming environment that sets us apart from most companies!

Zero-Max is currently recruiting for an Operations Accountant.

As a key member of a small accounting team, the Operations Accountant will bring an analytical mind set and provide insight into the operations of the company. This self-starter will provide financial reporting integrity surrounding inventory and fixed assets while also partnering with all operational functions of the company to provide analytics and clarity for those respective areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Maintain product and inventory costing processes, including setting standards, variance analysis, reporting and reconciliation
  • Partner with all functions of the organization to identify and recommend opportunities for cost / productivity improvements
  • Help drive month-end processing to a timely and accurate completion
  • Assist in budgeting and financial audit prep work
  • Lead ad-hoc projects and analysis as needed
  • Exemplify the Zero-Max core values to Provide Best In Class Service and Solutions , Hold Ourselves Accountable , and Do The Right Thing through close engagement and interaction with employees.

    Requirements :

    Education / Experience

  • Associate or related technical degree in accounting or finance with 3 years of financial analysis and / or general accounting / audit experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Manufacturing experience preferred
  • Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Desire to proactively identify issues and use problem solving skills to implement solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills that include the ability to work with employees at multiple levels within the organization
  • Ability to prioritize and effectively manage a variety of duties
  • Confidentiality, integrity, and effective communication skills are required
  • General knowledge and comfort of ERP software
  • Cost accounting education / experience is a plus
  • Microsoft Excel knowledge at an advanced level
  • Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
  • Ability to maneuver in a shop setting, around equipment and shelving
  • Zero-Max is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. – M / F / Veteran / Disability

    Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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