Principal Accountant $125K to $145K

Principal Accountant

Lead Accountant Technical Accounting

Location: Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid

Compensation: $125,000$145,000 + bonus

Position Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical accounting expertise within a larger, sophisticated organization that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement? This role sits within a well-established corporate accounting organization and supports complex financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and enterprise-wide initiatives. The Principal Accountant Technical Accounting will serve as a go-to technical expert, partnering closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across the company.

Reporting into a senior accounting leader, this position offers consistent exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions. Candidates with a strong foundation in public accounting or those who began their careers in public accounting and transitioned into industry will be especially well-positioned for success.

Essential Responsibilities

Evaluate complex transactions and provide technical accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP and other applicable standards.

Research new and emerging accounting guidance and develop position papers and implementation plans.

Support external audit, regulatory reviews, and internal control initiatives.

Serve as a technical resource to finance, accounting, and business partners across the organization.

Lead or participate in special projects related to accounting policy, system implementations, and financial reporting.

Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for complex or non-routine areas.

Communicate accounting impacts, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Provide mentoring and technical guidance to other accounting and finance professionals.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

610 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience.

Current or prior public accounting experience strongly preferred.

CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred.

Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Experience supporting large, complex organizations preferred.

Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Why This Opportunity

This is a high-visibility role within a financially sophisticated organization where your technical expertise will directly influence enterprise-level decisions. You will gain exposure to senior leadership, work on complex accounting matters, and have the opportunity to grow within a stable, well-resourced environment. Competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits program are offered.

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