Senior Accountant - Client Accounting and Advisory Services in Saint Paul, Minnesota at Redpath and Company, Ltd

Why Redpath?

At Redpath, you’ll be valued for who you are and supported in where you’re going. We foster a culture built on trust, teamwork, and genuine relationships, where caring, initiative, and a solution-focused mindset are at the core of how we serve each other and our clients.

About the Position:

As a Senior Accountant on our Client Accounting & Advisory Services team, you will play a key role in developing relationships and contributing to the continued success of our clients by supporting their accounting functions. 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.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
• A hands-on, high-impact role supporting active client operations.
• A supportive team environment within Redpath and Company, a firm of CPAs and advisors.
• Direct collaboration with client owners, project managers, and internal team members.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting records for multiple clients and industries, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Process day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, cash receipts, and cash disbursements.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules as part of the month-end and year-end close process.
• Complete account reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities.
• Research discrepancies, identify resolving entries, and assist with correcting accounting issues.
• Assist with sales tax filings, Forms 1099, audit requests, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information needed to complete accounting and reporting activities.
• Support accounting system implementations, data cleanup efforts, and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and other client service activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and GAAP.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a client-service environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sales tax, payroll processing, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and other cloud-based accounting platforms.

About Redpath and Company:

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 industries served include manufacturing and distribution; construction, real estate, and engineering; and technology.

Areas of service expertise include audit and assurance; tax services; performance optimization and process improvement; M&A advisory; accounting and management outsourcing; and valuations. Founded in 1971, Redpath is one of the top CPA and advisory firms in Minnesota, with offices in St. Paul, White Bear Lake, and Fargo, ND. The firm is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms.

Our Core Values:

• Caring – We show genuine care for our clients and colleagues through meaningful relationships and a commitment to adding value.
• Proactive – We take initiative, remove roadblocks, and stay ahead of challenges and opportunities.
• Positive – We bring a solution-oriented mindset and embrace change with collaboration and resilience.
• Driven – We pursue excellence, continuous improvement, and outstanding results.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Voluntary long-term disability.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Paid parenting leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match after 6 months of service.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performance.