Senior Accountant

CFS; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking an experienced Accounting Contractor to perform senior-level accounting and financial reporting tasks, including month-end close, reconciliations, and SOX/internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 4–6+ years in accounting, public company exposure, and strong Excel and US GAAP knowledge to partner with multiple functions and support external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a public company environment.
• Strong understanding of: US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly close, including entries and accruals.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist with quarterly and annual public company reporting.
• Partner with finance, operations, and supply chain to understand manufacturing activity.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and tie-outs.
• Assist with SOX compliance and internal control activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

• Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities, including preparation and review of:
  • Journal entries
  • Accruals
  • Account reconciliations
  • Variance analyses
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items and compliance with accounting policies.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements in a public-company environment.
• Partner with finance, operations, supply chain, and business teams to understand manufacturing activity, inventory movements, and business performance.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, tie-outs, and responding to auditor requests.
• Assist with SOX compliance and internal control activities, including documentation, testing support, and evidence preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Participate in special projects, technical accounting analyses, and ad hoc financial reporting requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working within or supporting a public company environment.
• Strong understanding of:
  • U.S. GAAP
  • Financial reporting
  • Internal controls
  • Account reconciliations
  • Month-end close processes
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience.
• Inventory accounting and cost accounting knowledge.
• SAP experience.
• Global or multi-national company exposure.
• 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.