Sr. Accountant

About Ergotron: 

Ergotron, Inc, is global leader in workflow solutions that improve how people interact with technology. For 40+ years Ergotron has developed products that solve real-world problems through human-centric design, earning more than 200 patents. Our goal is to make work better for our customers, and this focus is the driving force behind our expertise in ergonomics, our deep understanding of workflow efficiencies, and our unmatched quality. 

Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a strong presence in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.ergotron.com. 

Position Summary: 

• The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records with a focus on maintaining a strong controls structure, while improving effectiveness and efficiency in month end close processes, and providing      transparency and analytical insight to business leadership. This includes preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and supporting ad hoc efforts to evolve accounting practices aligned with business strategy.  

Position Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards.
• Record and reconcile revenue-related journal entries, including deferred revenue, revenue accruals, and revenue adjustments.
• Ensure  revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606 and internal revenue recognition policies.
• Review and reconcile deferred revenue balances and ensure accurate cut-off at period end. 
• Review customer contracts to understand billing arrangements.
• Record lease entries in accordance with ASC 842.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with a focus on identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Review and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies or variances.
• Assist in preparing schedules and supporting documentation for audit and tax.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and implementing business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, Operations) to ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in financial system improvements, automation initiatives, and process optimization projects.
• Additional duties as requested.
• Supports site specific QMS initiatives for continuous process improvement.

Position Requirements (Knowledge and Experience): 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in general ledger or general accounting roles.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational  and time-management skills.
• Adept at working on a team and collaborating with others.
• Self-starter who strives for continuous improvement.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job as described to you for the position.
• This is a Remote position but candidates must live in MN. 

Benefits: 

• Ergotron provides a fast-paced, innovative and flexible work environment with a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits package. (Use below bullets for United States, delete for Global positions)
• Our total rewards package includes but not limited to; competitive wages consisting of base pay, bonus and/or incentive pay based on position, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, 401k with match, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• We work hard and we recharge. With competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) programs which includes vacation and sick and safe time, eleven paid holidays and summer hours (based on role and location) our employees have ample time throughout the year to spend with family and friends, traveling or relaxing.
• We are proud to support our employees and their growing families by offering ten weeks of paid maternity leave, four weeks of paid paternity leave, and three days of paid grandparents leave.
• Both our newest and our most tenured employees are formally recognized. Our career milestones program ensures that our new team members feel welcome and rewards employees at five years, ten years, fifteen years and beyond.

Core Values: 

• Customer-Centric Innovation
• Built to Last
• Always Improving
• Integrity