Senior Accountant - Consolidations

Tennant Company•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Consolidations is a key member of the Corporate Accounting team responsible for accounting for complex transactions and supporting the global consolidation and financial reporting processes. This role plays an integral part in the monthly close cycle, ensuring the timely and accurate consolidation of global financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. The position offers broad exposure to corporate accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting activities, while collaborating with business partners and accounting teams across the globe. The successful candidate will develop deep expertise in consolidation processes and accounting policies, contribute to the preparation of consolidated financial statements for internal and external stakeholders, support system and process enhancements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This highly visible role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and expanded responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of four years of relevant experience in corporate accounting within a public company environment.
Strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Combination of public accounting experience (2–4 years) and public company corporate accounting experience (2–3 years).
Experience with SAP, OneStream, or other enterprise accounting and financial reporting systems.
Experience with financial consolidations, technical accounting, or SEC/public company reporting.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated systems aptitude and strong internal controls orientation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting processes, and control frameworks.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on driving efficiencies and enhancing processes.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers requiring application of complex accounting principles, including share-based compensation, intercompany transactions, consolidations, business combinations, and other technical accounting matters.
Execute and coordinate monthly close activities, partnering with global entities to ensure compliance with established close calendars and reporting deadlines.
Consolidate worldwide financial results, including intercompany eliminations, equity method accounting, and consolidation adjustments.
Support key components of the general ledger close process, identifying opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce close cycle times.
Participate in the configuration, testing, and implementation of new accounting processes, systems, and controls.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with accounting and finance teams globally to promote consistency and accuracy in accounting and financial reporting practices.
Perform account reconciliations and analyses to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX 404 requirements, while identifying and recommending corrective actions and process improvements.
Prepare, analyze, and review financial and operational reports, supporting management decision-making through insightful analysis.
Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) during budgeting and forecasting cycles.
Support internal and external audits through the preparation of workpapers, schedules, supporting documentation, and financial analyses.
Assist with SOX compliance activities, including maintaining process narratives, documenting controls, and supporting internal control testing efforts.
Contribute to the preparation of financial statement disclosures and footnotes.
Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting memos and position papers as required.
Lead or participate in special projects, ad hoc analyses, and cross-functional initiatives that support the company's strategic objectives.