Technical Accountant 1207

Position Title: Technical Accountant

Location: Grove Heights, MN - Hybrid

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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 role

Job Type: Full Time- Hybrid

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.).

• GAAP
• public accounting
• Writing Memos
• accounting fundamentals

Job Description:
Our premier client has an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Accounting group. They are looking for a Technical Accounting Expert to join their Corporate Accounting team. This position is highly visible throughout the organization and will deal with a broad range of technical accounting topics. As a valuable resource to the organization, you must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. You must also have the ability to coordinate and manage projects, be proactive and deadline-focused, as well as highly organized. In this role, you will:

• Research US GAAP and applicable SEC rules and regulations, including mergers and acquisitions, treasury activity and hedging, derivatives, investments, revenue recognition, foreign currency matters, and others as they arise.
• Document accounting conclusions in formal memos and work with external auditors to support accounting positions.
• Support the adoption of new accounting standards, including the revenue recognition, leasing, and credit losses pronouncements.
• Partner with divisional accounting and finance personnel, as well as external auditors, to identify, assess, and conclude complex accounting matters. Manage the Enterprise Accounting Policy Manual. Provide training and guidance to divisional finance and accounting personnel, including training related to new policies as they are adopted.
• Complete the annual goodwill impairment testing for the Company reporting units.
• Assist with and provide support for SEC reporting process, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings - contribute to preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis
• Maintain 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

Responsibilities:

• Lead Accounting projects from development through implementation that have measurable impact on company progress.
• Act as a subject matter expert and lead and provide guidance and development for less experience / tenured Accounting professionals and support team.
• Act as a strategic business partner to Managers and Executives, provides high-level support to accounting management.
• Ensure that financial reports are completed on time, in accordance with GAAP principles, and that they accurately reflect financial position.
• Coach, advise, and/or train less experienced accountants and serve as a point of escalation for more complex accounting issues.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required):

• 7+ yrs related experience
• Experience with public accounting - background research and familiar with accounting guidance, writing memos
• Ability to work hybrid out of Inver Grove Heights, MN
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of modern accounting and office methods and procedures
• Must possess a solid foundation in accounting fundamentals
• CPA certification (does not need to be active) or CPA exam eligible
• Experience with Finance ERP system
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with others to obtain, share, verify and validate information
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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.

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.

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