Senior Accountant
Location: Eden Prairie
Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days in office per week
Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000/year
Position Summary
Our client, a publicly traded global manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Contractor who can quickly step into a Senior Accountant-level role with minimal ramp-up time. This individual will support critical accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and financial analysis.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical accounting foundation, prior public accounting experience, and experience supporting public company reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex business environment and can operate independently while partnering across multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities, including preparation and review of:
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Journal entries
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Accruals
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Account reconciliations
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Variance analyses
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Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items and compliance with accounting policies.
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Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements in a public-company environment.
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Partner with finance, operations, supply chain, and business teams to understand manufacturing activity, inventory movements, and business performance.
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Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, tie-outs, and responding to auditor requests.
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Assist with SOX compliance and internal control activities, including documentation, testing support, and evidence preparation.
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
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Participate in special projects, technical accounting analyses, and ad hoc financial reporting requests.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
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4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
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Experience working within or supporting a public company environment.
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Strong understanding of:
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U.S. GAAP
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Financial reporting
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Internal controls
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Account reconciliations
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Month-end close processes
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Advanced Excel skills required.
Preferred Experience
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Manufacturing or industrial industry experience.
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Inventory accounting and cost accounting knowledge.
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SAP experience.
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Global or multi-national company exposure.
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Experience supporting SEC reporting and SOX compliance.
Ideal Candidate
This role is best suited for a hands-on accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and effectively collaborate across a complex organization.
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