Senior Corporate Accountant - Close & SOX Leader (Hybrid)

apog; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

401(k) with employer contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Training and Career Progression

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. You will lead the corporate close process for a publicly traded company with exposure to US GAAP and SOX controls.

The role emphasizes process improvement, cross-location collaboration, and timely financial reporting. The position is hybrid, requiring at least 3 days per week in our Bloomington, MN corporate headquarters, with occasional travel for collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, including SOX experience at a public company or CPA firm.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications
• Experience with financial systems, including adapting to new systems and technology.
• Proactive problem solver, strategic thinker and drive to add value through process improvement.
• Results-oriented and able to handle multiple projects and priorities with a high level of accuracy while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor corporate accounts and prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for areas such as healthcare, payroll and benefits, treasury-related activities and all corporate-related accruals.
• Review and eliminate intercompany accounts monthly, including resolving differences and communicating with business units.
• Assist with communication and training to support a smooth close and reporting process for new entities.
• Assist with preparing Corporate and consolidated schedules to support quarterly and annual SEC reporting.
• Lead overall Corporate processes for financial close and internal controls.
• Coordinate year-end close activities with local accounting teams.

Skills

Excel

SOX experience

Multi-tasking

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP-BPC

ERP systems

Job description

Apogee Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. You will lead the corporate close process for a publicly traded company with exposure to US GAAP and SOX controls.

The role emphasizes process improvement, cross-location collaboration, and timely financial reporting. The position is hybrid, requiring at least 3 days per week in our Bloomington, MN corporate headquarters, with occasional travel for collaboration.