Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant


Location: Eden Prairie
Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days in office per week
Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000/year


Position Summary


Our client, a publicly traded global manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Contractor who can quickly step into a Senior Accountant-level role with minimal ramp-up time. This individual will support critical accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and financial analysis.


The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical accounting foundation, prior public accounting experience, and experience supporting public company reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex business environment and can operate independently while partnering across multiple functions.


Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities, including preparation and review of:
• Journal entries
• Accruals
• Account reconciliations
• Variance analyses
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items and compliance with accounting policies.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements in a public-company environment.
• Partner with finance, operations, supply chain, and business teams to understand manufacturing activity, inventory movements, and business performance.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, tie-outs, and responding to auditor requests.
• Assist with SOX compliance and internal control activities, including documentation, testing support, and evidence preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Participate in special projects, technical accounting analyses, and ad hoc financial reporting requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working within or supporting a public company environment.
• Strong understanding of:
• U.S. GAAP
• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Account reconciliations
• Month-end close processes
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience.
• Inventory accounting and cost accounting knowledge.
• SAP experience.
• Global or multi-national company exposure.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and SOX compliance.

Ideal Candidate


This role is best suited for a hands-on accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and effectively collaborate across a complex organization.


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