Senior Accountant — Close Ownership & GAAP Mastery

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

HSA with employer contribution

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting a well-established Midwest company in Bloomington, MN, to hire a Senior Accountant who will own the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes ownership of accounting processes, technical accuracy, and collaboration with a seasoned finance team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own general ledger accounts, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis
• Play a key role in the month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting that supports business operations
• Apply U.S. GAAP to a variety of accounting transactions, including accruals, fixed assets, inventory, and lease accounting
• Support lease accounting activities under ASC 842, including new leases, modifications, and terminations
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, research variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with cash management and treasury-related accounting activities
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and required documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies
• Partner with operational and finance leaders to ensure accurate financial information

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

US GAAP

Journal entries

Excel

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting a well-established Midwest company in Bloomington, MN, to hire a Senior Accountant who will own the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes ownership of accounting processes, technical accuracy, and collaboration with a seasoned finance team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP, and advanced Excel skills.