Senior Accountant: GAAP Reporting & Process Improvement

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance within a large, complex organization.

You will gain exposure to technical accounting, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a chance to work across operations, FP&A, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4+ years accounting experience in public or corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/accounting systems proficiency.
• Experience with internal controls, audits and SOX compliance preferred.
• CPA and/or public accounting foundation strongly preferred; SAP/OneStream experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close workpapers.
• Support month-end close activities and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Assist with accounting for complex transactions including revenue recognition, incentives, warranties, debt, and other technical accounting areas.
• Prepare and review financial and operational reports, providing insights to business partners and leadership.
• Support general ledger maintenance, process improvements, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Partner with operations, finance, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
• Support SOX compliance activities, internal controls, and financial statement disclosures.
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare supporting analyses and documentation.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process optimization efforts.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Internal controls & SOX

Analytical problem‑solving

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance within a large, complex organization.

You will gain exposure to technical accounting, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a chance to work across operations, FP&A, and audits.