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Accounting Specialist – Rushford Manufacturing

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Looking for a Career at a great place to work!

Date posted: April 9, 2026
Job description: Accounting Specialist/Rushford Manufacturing

We are seeking an initiative-taking and meticulous Accounting Specialist to lead our dynamic finance position. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing and executing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting financial reporting processes. Your expertise will help maintain the integrity of our financial data, facilitate accurate financial analysis, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals enthusiastic about accounting, eager to develop their skills across diverse financial disciplines, and committed to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory standards.
  • Perform detailed account reconciliation including general ledger reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and account analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
  • Execute journal entries, double entry bookkeeping, and accrual accounting procedures to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Conduct balance sheet reconciliation and support month-end and year-end closing activities with precision.
  • Support internal and external audits through detailed documentation, audit trail maintenance, and compliance checks related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls.
  • Assist with regulatory reporting requirements including tax filings, securities law compliance, and governmental accounting mandates such as LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit).
  • Contribute to financial report writing, interpretation of financial reports, cash flow analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal management initiatives.
  • Provide mentorship to junior team members while fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Utilize accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or other enterprise systems to streamline processes and enhance data accuracy.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting areas.
  • Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks and E2 Job Boss; familiarity with financial software for reporting and analysis tools is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, double entry bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliation, account reconciliation, and general ledger accounting.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately; experience in financial report writing is advantageous.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with diligence; ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently within deadlines.

Effective communication skills for effective collaboration across teams; mentoring experience is a plus. Join us if you are ready to leverage your accounting expertise in a vibrant environment that values precision, innovation, and professional growth!

Benefits: Simple IRA, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance.
Work Location: In person

To apply, conact:
Dave Servais
Operations Manager
1000 North Mill Street
Rushford,Mn 55971
Email: dservais@rushfordmfg.com
Cell: 507-313-9503

For Sale: The Crossing

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427 Prospect Street – Peterson

Located on the State bike trail in the city of Peterson this home features 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, 4 fireplaces and a large deck for entertaining. With views of the surrounding bluffs and a short distance to the Root River and Lanesboro which provides entertainment, theatre and restaurants. This property is a charming family home or could easily be used as a Bed & Breakfast – just as it has been in the past. View Listing Details

Driftless Trading Post Building in Peterson

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318 Mill St. – Peterson

This is the perfect time to purchase an established business that offers tube, kayak and canoe rental as well as attached pizza and ice cream restaurant. Excellent location on Mill Street in Peterson between the Bike Trail and Root River. The business comes with 2 buses and a good inventory of tubes, canoes and kayaks. Recent upgrades to the business include renovated bathroom, new flooring and booth seating. Keep the existing operation or create a business that suits your needs. View Listing Details

The Creamery Rushford MN

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Now hiring energetic and hard-working individuals to work in a fun, fast-paced restaurant environment!
Looking for pizza and grill cooks and wait staff. Stop in to apply, or ask to speak with a manager!

Featherstone Farm

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Featherstone Farm is seeking a full-time locally based Delivery Driver (Rushford, Winona, La crosse etc home base) for our weekly vegetable deliveries in the Twin Cities. Work days include Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with varying start times (2:15pm on Tuesdays and Fridays, 6am on Wednesday and Saturdays). Approximately 40-45 hours a week.

Start Date: immediately with work available through October.  Option to stay on for the winter also available.

No CDL Required: Valid/clean MN Driver’s License required.  Delivery truck is an automatic small box truck .

Pay: $20/hour and free organic produce.

To apply please fill out our application on our employment webpage here:  https://www.featherstonefarm.com/work-at-featherstone

Please email csa@featherstonefarm.com or reply to this email with any questions.