Financial Accountant

Saluda Medical•Minnetonka, MN

About The Position

The Financial Accountant supports the Company's financial accounting, reporting, and compliance activities and plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the Company's financial records. This position partners closely with the Accounting team and Controller to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, and internal controls are effectively maintained.

Requirements

2+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in Medical Device.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Experience preparing account reconciliations and performing month-end close activities.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including advanced Excel functions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Growth mindset, positive energy and the ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

Big 4/Public accounting experience preferred.
CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP.
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
Analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance and provide explanations for significant variances.
Maintain assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation.
Identify process improvement opportunities and internal control enhancements, and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Support cash reconciliations, banking activities, prepaids, fixed assets, lease accounting, payroll accounting, and accounts payable reconciliations.
Assist with external audits, tax compliance activities, and requests from internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.
Identify process/control weaknesses and work independently to find resolutions.
Areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cash reconciliations and banking transaction support, prepayments, fixed assets, lease accounting, payroll accounting support, and accounts payable reconciliation support.