Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to support key close and reporting activities for a long-term contract position based in St Paul, Minnesota. This hybrid opportunity includes three onsite days each week and centers on complex revenue accounting, reconciliation work, and period-end financial analysis. The person in this role will contribute to a fast-moving environment by helping ensure accurate results, strong control execution, and timely completion of essential accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex revenue recognition and leasing schedules, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and aligned with applicable accounting guidance.

• Prepare and post journal entries while investigating account activity to support accurate monthly financial results.

• Complete reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Review monthly profit and loss statements and balance sheet trends to identify variances and support financial performance analysis.

• Execute internal control procedures and provide documentation needed for management review and testing requirements.

• Assist with month-end close activities and contribute to additional accounting priorities as business needs evolve.

• Work across reporting and operational accounting tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience within a public company environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Strong experience with account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Ability to stay organized, think critically, and operate independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Active CPA designation is preferred but not required.