Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr. Accountant for an opportunity in Minneapolis, MN!

Position Title: Sr. Accountant

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Anticipated Start Date: 12/23/2024.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: Fulltime

Job Type: Fulltime, Hybrid

Salary Range: $67K/PA - $95K/PA.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description: Exciting opportunity in our Finance organization within a hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week) work setting. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Retail accounting team. This position will play an active role in the month end close and financial reporting process. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong desire to learn and implement process improvements. The ability to prioritize, efficiently plan work activities, and be detail and results oriented is critical to the position.

Responsibilities:

* Ensure completion of monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and other tasks required for financial close

* Prepare, analyze, and review general ledger account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process.

* Perform accounting and financial analyses to identify key trends and support critical estimates, such as accruals and reserves.

* Collaborate cross functionally and serve as a business partner to aid in the preparation and reporting of financial results.

* Prepare schedules in support of reporting required for SEC disclosures.

* Perform, document, and support the design and operating effectiveness of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.

* Collaborate with internal and external auditors in connection with audits and reviews.

* Identify process improvement opportunities and lead efforts to implement solutions related to process efficiencies, standardization, system enhancements, and improved reporting capabilities.

* Support ongoing Ag Retail finance transformation efforts by quickly adapting to changes in accounting processes and partnering closely with stakeholders on change impacts.

* Champion and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

* Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting working across multiple B/S and P&L accounts, familiar with many accounting processes (not only focused on cash or AP processing for example).

Additional Qualifications

* Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

* CPA, CMA, or CFA certification (Public Accounting experience is highly preferred)

* Experience with SAP and Agris accounting software

* Proficient in MS Office suite

* Previous Ag related experience

* Enterprise transformation experience

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 232203 when responding to this ad.

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