Lead Accountant
Location: ST PAUL, MN
Our organization, operating within a hybrid work setting, has an exciting opportunity for an Expert Accountant to join one of the International Accounting teams at our client. This position will actively contribute to the month-end close and financial/management reporting process. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and advanced knowledge in Excel. Detail-oriented, results-focused, and efficient planning skills are critical.
Responsibilities:
- Complete monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and other tasks for financial close.
- Process a significant amount of data for monthly dashboard, KPIs, balance sheet fluctuation analysis, and income statement fluctuation analysis.
- Prepare, analyze, and review general ledger account reconciliations during the month-end close process.
- Conduct accounting and financial analyses to identify trends and support critical estimates such as accruals and reserves.
- Collaborate cross-functionally, acting as a business partner for the preparation and reporting of financial results.
- Prepare schedules supporting SEC disclosures reporting.
- Perform, document, and support the design and effectiveness of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead efforts for solutions related to process efficiencies, standardization, system enhancements, and improved reporting capabilities.
- Promote a strong safety culture, adhere to safety policies and procedures, and identify workplace hazards.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- CPA, CMA, or CFA certification.
- Experience with SAP and Agris accounting software.
- Proficient in MS Office suite.
- Previous Ag-related experience.
- Enterprise transformation experience.
Duration:
- 6 months, possibility for extension and/or conversion