Senior Accountant

Our agriculture based metro client is seeking an individual to join their Finance Team as a Senior Accountant.

This position will play an active role in the month-end close and financial reporting process, the ideal senior accountant candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong analytical, problem-solving, along with superior accounting skills and a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities:

• The chief responsibility of the senior accountant is to maintain general ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements and reports

• Reconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts in preparation for the month-end close process

• Prepare journal entries with the review for accuracy and evaluate accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP)

• Ensure monthly accruals, allocations, and other complex journal entries are accurate as new information is obtained

• Prepare, review, and submit documentation in support of external and internal audits

• Assist with the month-end and quarter-end close process, understanding and utilizing the appropriate information systems and technology

• An ideal senior accountant candidate will assist in evaluating, recommending, maintaining, and monitoring appropriate internal controls and related documentation

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

• Proficient with MS Word & Excel

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as a senior accountant is critical

• Experience in SAP Systems or similar large ERP system is a plus

• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate spreadsheets, create pivot tables and summarize data from multiple sources

Work Environment:

Our client is currently operating in a hybrid work model, 2 days in Mendota Heights location.
Process:

This team has success hiring senior accountant candidates on a temporary/contract to hire basis, thus 6-8 months as a contract employee through CFS(Creative Financial Staffing) before the opportunity to convert as a direct-hire employee.

Compensation:
The contract portion will be paid as a W2 hourly employee, with an ideal pay rate of $40.00 - $50.00/hr, benefits are eligible after 3 months on assignment.

The senior accountant position will convert at a range of $82-$89k/year, based on previous experience and qualifications, along with a full benefits package.