Senior Accountant

LHH; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & vision

401(k) with 6% match

Paid vacation & holidays

Wellness rewards

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a global, publicly traded manufacturing organization in Eden Prairie seeking a Senior Accountant to support North American and Corporate Accounting functions. This opportunity offers broader scope beyond a traditional Senior Accountant role, exposure across global businesses, and involvement in centralizing accounting processes as technology evolves.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in public or corporate accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Public accounting experience, Big Four preferred.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system preferred.
• OneStream experience preferred.
• Public company reporting and SOX compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities for North America and designated global entities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts in accordance with US GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Prepare and review financial and operational reports.
• Support general ledger processes, system enhancements, testing, and implementation activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits and SOX compliance documentation.
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare position papers and memoranda.
• Partner with FP&A during annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Help centralize and standardize accounting processes as technology platforms evolve.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Take ownership of complex projects and contribute to the continued development of the accounting organization.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

SOX compliance

Public/Corporate accounting

OneStream experience

ERP: SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

LHH is partnering with a global, publicly traded manufacturing organization in Eden Prairie seeking a Senior Accountant to support its North American and Corporate Accounting functions. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong accounting professional who wants to expand beyond the traditional scope of a Senior Accountant role, gain exposure across businesses and geographies, and help shape the continued evolution of a global accounting organization.

This position is designed to provide meaningful development and visibility. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership, lead through change, and demonstrate readiness for broader leadership responsibilities as future opportunities become available.

• Broader scope than a traditional Senior Accountant position
• Exposure across global businesses, operations, and geographies
• Opportunity to help shape the centralization and standardization of accounting processes
• Involvement in significant technology, systems, and process improvement initiatives
• Visibility within an evolving global accounting organization
• Development opportunity for someone interested in progressing toward future accounting leadership roles
• Opportunity to make an impact as the organization continues to grow and evolve

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities for North America and designated global entities
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts in accordance with US GAAP and SOX requirements
• Prepare and review financial and operational reports
• Support general ledger processes, system enhancements, testing, and implementation activities
• Assist with internal and external audits and SOX compliance documentation
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare position papers and memoranda
• Partner with FP&A during annual budgeting and forecasting
• Help centralize and standardize accounting processes as technology platforms evolve
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives
• Take ownership of complex projects and contribute to the continued development of the accounting organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience within a public company environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Public accounting experience, preferably Big Four, is a plus
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system preferred
• OneStream experience preferred
• Public company reporting and SOX compliance experience preferred

Ideal Candidate

• Started career within public accounting
• Strong accounting fundamentals with an interest in taking on broader responsibilities
• Ready to stretch into a more complex, visible, and evolving role
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Comfortable taking ownership and navigating change
• Strong systems aptitude and continuous improvement mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective working independently and collaborating across functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interested in growing into future leadership opportunities

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation, company and personal holidays, wellness rewards, family support programs, company-paid disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.