Staff Accountant / Sr. Staff Accountant

Are you looking to grow your accounting career at a company with a mission that matters? Do you enjoy balancing daily accuracy with long-term process improvement ? Are you ready to help build an accounting function that supports both operational success and future growth ? If so, this might be right fit 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 burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.

As we continue to grow, we're investing in our finance operations. This position offers the opportunity to be part of that transformation-contributing directly to improved systems, better reporting, and smarter decision-making across the organization.

The Opportunity

We're hiring a Staff Accountant or Senior Staff Accountant at our Otsego, MN headquarters (100% onsite) to join our growing finance team. This role will be instrumental in strengthening internal accounting operations, especially as we expand and implement a new ERP system. You'll support day-to-day accounting activities, assist with month-end close and reporting, and help improve systems and controls. You'll also collaborate cross-functionally across AP, AR, and Payroll, contributing to a stronger, more integrated financial foundation.

This position is non-supervisory to start, but offers a path toward increased ownership, visibility, and impact. Over time, you'll take ownership of key workflows, allowing our Controller to focus more fully on strategic initiatives and long-term growth. You'll also play a key role in shaping new processes as we modernize our systems and expand our team's capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Support and gradually take ownership of daily accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions as needed.
• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts on a regular basis.
• Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support ERP system implementation, including testing, data migration, and process documentation.
• Develop and streamline accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits, tax filings, and external reporting.
• Collaborate with the Controller to analyze financial data and provide insights.
• Partner cross-functionally to align accounting processes with operational needs
• Help build financial literacy across the organization by preparing clear reports / dashboards and supporting managers' understanding of financial impacts.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

Staff Accountant (2-5 years of experience) :

Senior Staff Accountant (5-7+ years of experience) :

Demonstrated technical depth in accounting and financial reporting.

The final job title for this position - Staff Accountant or Senior Staff Accountant - will be determined based on the selected candidates' experience, skillset, and qualifications. MNL offers two pay ranges for this role, aligned with each title :

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.