Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, producing accurate financial reporting, and supporting engagement-level financial administration. The position also plays a key role in managing billing activity, strengthening reporting processes, and ensuring financial data is reliable, timely, and well controlled.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead accounting administrator for the project management platform, maintaining accurate setup of engagements, billing arrangements, time entry, expense activity, and related financial records.

• Coordinate client billing and engagement accounting activities, working closely with project managers and business leaders to support timely invoicing and clear financial visibility.

• Direct the month-end close process for assigned entities and client-related work, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and review of financial results.

• Prepare recurring financial reports and perform variance analysis to help management understand performance and identify issues requiring follow-up.

• Safeguard the accuracy of the general ledger by researching discrepancies, resolving accounting matters, and maintaining strong supporting documentation.

• Oversee fixed asset and capital accounting activities while managing other assigned accounting tasks in alignment with internal policies and reporting needs.

• Provide leadership to accounting support staff by setting priorities, distributing assignments, and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy.

• Assist with audit requests, budgeting activities, and enhancements to internal controls, documentation, and overall accounting workflows.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes across accounting, billing, time and expense tracking, reporting, and system usage to increase efficiency and consistency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with senior-level responsibility preferred.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
• Experience preparing journal entries and completing account and bank reconciliations.
• Proven ability to support billing operations and engagement-level financial administration.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or comparable accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze financial data, investigate variances, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Effective leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across accounting, operations, and project teams.