Principal Accounting Consultant

Aston Carter • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $60 - $80 • Remote

About The Position

The Principal Accounting Consultant will manage assigned month-end close activities and support accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting in accordance with established deadlines and accounting standards. The role requires expert proficiency in financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis, and the ability to quickly learn the organization’s accounting processes and Oracle ERP environment while working independently with minimal direction.

The consultant will use Oracle Fusion experience to support accounting processes, troubleshoot issues, and identify process improvements. They will also support the Oracle EBS to Oracle Fusion transition within the Record to Report (R2R) workstream, including process validation, requirements review, testing, issue resolution, and implementation readiness. The role collaborates with Finance, IT, and implementation team members to ensure accounting requirements are represented accurately in the new ERP environment. Thorough documentation of processes, procedures, and outstanding items is required to support the transition and knowledge transfer at the end of the contract.

This is a fully remote contract position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The listed pay range is $60.00–$80.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. Eligible temporary-role benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Benefits eligibility and terms may depend on job classification, length of employment, and plan elections.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of corporate Senior Accountant-level experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Expert proficiency in financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Ability to learn and navigate existing accounting processes and an Oracle ERP environment quickly and work independently with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of Oracle Fusion experience.
• Experience supporting an Oracle Fusion implementation.
• CPA or public accounting experience.
• CPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete assigned month-end close activities accurately, on time, and in accordance with accounting standards and established deadlines.
• Perform financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Learn and navigate existing accounting processes and the Oracle ERP environment, working independently with minimal direction.
• Use Oracle Fusion to support accounting processes, troubleshoot issues, and identify process-improvement opportunities.
• Support the Oracle EBS-to-Oracle Fusion transition in the Record to Report workstream, including process validation, requirements review, testing, issue resolution, and implementation readiness.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and implementation team members to ensure accounting requirements are accurately represented in the new ERP environment.
• Document processes, procedures, and outstanding items to support a smooth transition and end-of-contract knowledge transfer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior