Senior Accountant

Are you an experienced accountant who's ready to take ownership, build structure, and help shape the financial foundation at a growing company? Do you thrive on structure, clarity, and accuracy ? Can you balance technical depth with cross-functional collaboration ? If so, we are looking for you!

About Us

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed fire / burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.

We're in an exciting phase of growth and modernization - implementing a new ERP system, improving financial transparency, and aligning our operations for scale. This position is central to that journey.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Accountant at our Otsego, MN headquarters. You'll be the go-to person for accounting accuracy, process improvement, and reporting excellence. You'll own the accounting operations day-to-day while partnering closely with leadership to ensure clarity and reliability in our financials.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role - ideal for someone who loves accuracy and efficiency but also wants to influence how a company grows. You'll manage the core accounting operations that keep MNL strong and help lay the groundwork for our future.

This role reports to the Controller and will collaborate with AP, AR, Payroll, and project teams. It's an ideal fit for someone who thrives in a hands-on role but is motivated by efficiency, structure, and long-term improvement. You'll also have a clear path to growth within the finance function - with the potential to take on expanded leadership responsibilities as the company continues to grow.

What You Will Do

Own the Accounting Operations :

• Manage all account reconciliations, including cash, AR / AP, credit cards, pre-paids, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
• Oversee sales and use tax filings, maintain compliance calendars and accuracy.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and complete financials.
• Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly reporting packages (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal control documentation.
• Serve as the first point of contact for accounting clarifications and troubleshooting across departments.
• Support ERP system implementation through testing, data validation, and process documentation.

Collaborate and Improve :

What You Will Need To Be Successful

MNL requires all selected applicants who accept a job offer with the company to complete a pre-employment background check and motor vehicle records (MVR) search. All hired employees are also subject to random drug testing under our zero tolerance drug & alcohol policy.