ACCOUNTANT / SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Primarily onsite, 1 day remote

At

1387 E Cope Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109

Reports to: Director of Finance & Accounting

Send your resume to our Human Resources team at HR@mgmcgrath.com

 

Company Overview

Since 1985, M.G. McGrath, Inc. has been an award-winning leader in the commercial construction industry’s design, fabrication, and installation of architectural surfaces. Known for creative solutions and master craftsmanship, we self- perform much of our own work. MG McGrath has 125,000+ square feet of production space spread across multiple facilities featuring the latest tools, equipment, and technology.

We are continuously expanding and improving our fabrication facilities which include a glass & glazing shop, a panel fabrication shop, a unitized panel assembly shop, and a custom finishing shop. We offer our clients a wide range of products and services to meet the ever-changing and evolving needs of the architectural and building community. We pride ourselves on being true partners and having a passion for excellence from concept to completion. One of our employees says it best “The greatest thing about MG McGrath is that there never seems to be a shortage of challenges.” If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

 

Job Summary

The Accountant/Senior Accountant role sits at the core of a growing accounting function for MG McGrath. You’ll own technical accounting work, including lease accounting under ASC 842, revenue recognition, journal entries, and account reconciliations, while also supporting the team through an upcoming ERP implementation. If you’re a strong technical accountant who likes to own their work and learn independently, this is a great opportunity.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries, owning that process on an ongoing basis
• Apply and maintain ASC 842 (lease accounting) as the company’s vehicle and equipment lease portfolio grows
• Support ASC 606 (revenue from contracts with customers) recognition and reporting
• Perform and monitor account reconciliations

Compliance & Audit Support

• Pull and organize audit documentation for external auditors
• Provide backup support for state registration and sales/use tax functions, developing a working understanding of those areas

Systems & Process

• Participate in the company’s ERP implementation process
• Contribute to process documentation and improvements as the accounting team evolves

 

Qualifications

Required

• Strong technical accounting background, including journal entries and month-end close
• ASC 842 experience, or the technical foundation and drive to learn it independently through research, auditor collaboration, and on-the-job application — candidates newer to the workforce who studied it in school are competitive here
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Accounting degree required
• Self-directed and comfortable researching and resolving complex accounting questions independently

Preferred

• Project accounting experience (this background translates well into the role)
• ERP implementation experience, or strong technical accounting skills that would support picking it up
• Sales and use tax exposure
• CPA or progress toward CPA

 

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 3+ years of experience

 

Salary

$65,000 – $95,000 depending on experience

 

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) + Employer Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

 

MG McGrath is an EEO/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Employer