Accountant

AccountantWe are seeking a motivated Accountant to join our team and play a pivotal role in preparing and completing balance sheet reconciliations. You will ensure that reconciliations and supporting schedules are complete, accurate, and audit-ready by investigating and resolving any reconciling items. Your analytical skills will be crucial as you analyze account activity to identify unusual transactions or variances, prepare month-end journal entries, and collaborate with internal teams and our BPO provider to resolve accounting issues.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations.Ensure reconciliations and supporting schedules are accurate and audit-ready.Investigate and resolve reconciling items.Analyze account activity to identify unusual transactions or variances.Prepare month-end journal entries and supporting documentation.Collaborate with internal teams and BPO provider to resolve accounting issues.Essential SkillsAccount reconciliations and cleanup.Month-end close processes.Journal entry preparation.General ledger management.Bank reconciliation.Strong problem-solving skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.5+ years of GL experience with a focus on account reconciliations.Experience with SAP or large ERP systems preferred.Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.Work EnvironmentYou will be part of a global company with thousands of employees, backed by a private equity firm, and team members located across the globe. The team is currently small but growing, and processes are in the early stages of development, offering a unique opportunity to make an impact. The company uses an older SAP instance but plans to upgrade in the future. You will work three days in the office in Burnsville, with flexibility as needed. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in transformation and enjoys implementing process changes and driving efficiency.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Burnsville, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)