Senior Accountant / Month-End & Special Projects

Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
THE POSITION:
The Senior Accountant will take the financial lead within the finance team in establishing and directing accounting processes for the integration of Acquisitions and entities. The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting transactions and reconciliations including posting entries to the general ledger, analyzing data and collaborating with employees throughout the organization. This position also works with third party auditors to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

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• Help support the integration of Acquisitions
  
• Responsible for meeting established month end close deadlines for preparing journal entries
  
• Lead the resolution of issues on all assigned accounts and reconciliations to ensure proper and accurate reporting
  
• Identify areas of concern in accounting records and provide proactive analysis and support to the company
  
• Prepare audit schedules and work with auditors on questions
  
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting plans, procedures and policies
  
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations for cost reductions/improvements
  
• Capable of communicating with all levels within the organization
  
• All other duties as assigned
  
  MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.
  
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  • Education - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
    
  • Experience and/or Training - Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an Accounting role (including experience supporting month-end close)
    
  • Technology/Equipment - Experience in the use of complex spreadsheets and accounting systems
    
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    
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    • Experience and/or Training -Experience in supporting Subsidiaries in a Global environment; Public Accounting experience a plus; Must thrive in a team environment
      
    • Licenses/Certificates - CPA or MBA preferred
      
      COMPENSATION: $75,000 to $85,000
      
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