Accountant

Accountant: IVBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Accountant: IV for an opportunity Onsite need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship.Position Title: Accountant: IVLocation: Inver Grove Heights, MN (Need someone local to MN)Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date, and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Candidate should have Agriculture/Agronomy/Energy/Grain Trading Industry Experience (either one Industry Experience should be fine)Expected Duration: 7 MonthsJob Type: (?40 HRS WEEKLY) - ContractPay Range: $60 - $65/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).SummaryWe are looking for an Accountant to support Finance Shared Services. This position will play an active role in the month-end close and financial reporting process. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills with a strong desire to learn. The ability to prioritize, efficiently plan work activities, and be detail and results-oriented is critical to the position.ResponsibilitiesMaintain general ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements and reportsReconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts in preparation for the month-end close processPrepare journal entries with the review for accuracy and evaluate accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principlesEnsure monthly accruals, allocations, and other complex journal entries are accurate as new information is obtainedPrepare, review, and submit documentation in support of external and internal auditsAssist with the month-end and quarter-end close process, understanding and utilizing the appropriate information systems and technologyAssist in evaluating, recommending, maintaining, and monitoring appropriate internal controls and related documentationOversee and manage various administrative processesAssist with various projects as neededMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related fieldProficient with MS Word & ExcelAdditional QualificationsKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Experience in SAP Systems or similar large ERP systemAdvanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate spreadsheets, create pivot tables and summarize data from multiple sourcesBenefitsBCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforwardFounded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.