Accounting Consultant

CFS; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant for a 3-month contract. This remote role is open to candidates living in Minnesota, with compensation ranging from $55 to $75 per hour.

The ideal candidate will support month-end close, reconciliations, audits, and compliance in an Excel-heavy environment. The position emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving processes with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proven Excel-heavy reporting experience and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities and reporting.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules; document procedures.
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, tax support, and related schedules.
• Document processes and drive continuous improvement across reporting workflows.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Accounting Consultant (Contract)

Duration: 3-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)

Location: Remote *Only candidates living in Minnesota will be considered at this time*

Compensation: $55-$75/hour

About The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established organization in the music, publishing, and digital media space, is seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant to provide interim support during a key reporting and compliance period. This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and contributing directly to critical accounting and reporting functions.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in an Excel-heavy environment, can quickly learn existing processes, and thrives in situations where flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Assist with consolidation schedules and financial reporting processes
• Maintain and update Excel-based reporting and consolidation files
• Perform financial reviews and reasonableness checks on results

Accounting & Reconciliations

• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Assist with documenting accounting procedures and workflows
• Perform routine financial analysis and balance validation
• Support the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting

Audit, Compliance & Tax Support

• Respond to internal and external audit requests
• Gather supporting documentation and prepare audit schedules
• Assist with compliance reporting and filing requirements
• Support tax-related requests, trial balance preparation, and related schedules

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Document existing accounting processes and reporting workflows
• Support knowledge transfer and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with reporting dependencies tied to current systems and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or corporate accounting experience
• Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and complex spreadsheets
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reporting, or tax-related requests
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Experience

• Multi-entity accounting or consolidation experience
• Experience in manufacturing, publishing, distribution, consumer products, or similar industries
• Exposure to audit preparation and tax support activities
• Experience working within manual, legacy, or transitioning system environments

Ideal Candidate

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• A hands-on contributor rather than a reviewer
• Comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a lean finance environment
• Able to learn processes quickly and operate with minimal direction
• Strong in Excel and financial analysis
• Adaptable, resourceful, and detail-oriented

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