Senior Accountant

NMDP • Minneapolis, MN

5h

About The Position

The Senior Accountant position provides financial and accounting clarity to help
NMDP further its mission of saving lives through cellular therapy.  The Senior
Accountant provides accounting leadership and technical expertise to help the
Organization and Controllership team accurately and efficiently complete
accounting and reporting functions in compliance with internal controls,
policies, procedures, and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
 The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing month-end
entries and reconciliations, assisting with forecast and budget
responsibilities, preparing and reviewing audit and compliance documentation,
and other aspects described in the “Accountabilities” section below.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of general accounting concepts, monthly close process, financial reporting, and GAAP concepts
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Utilize strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Independently develop solutions to problems/challenges as they arise
• Communicate clearly and concisely with the ability to influence and motivate others without authority
• Display strong leadership capabilities, including an assertive (yet diplomatic) personality, a great attitude, and the ability to embrace change
• Demonstrate outstanding relationship building capabilities
• Meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related finance field
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Advanced spreadsheet skills

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience
• CPA, MBA, or Master’s in Accounting
• System experience – Oracle, Hyperion, Looker, project-based software.
• System based and ad-hoc report building

Responsibilities

• Supports Financial Reporting (Preparation of Financial Statements, Committee Packets, External Audits):
• Monthly and Annual Reporting
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and month-end reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial reporting
• Ensures monthly reporting activities are completed timely, accurately, and efficiently for primary responsibilities areas, including the following:
• Compensation and benefits accounting and reporting
• Investment accounting and reporting
• Intercompany allocations, eliminations, and settlement
• Assists with other accounting and reporting areas in a support and preparation role:
• International subsidiary accounting and reporting
• Strategic investment accounting and reporting, including internally developed capital software assistance
• Prepares and reviews committee reporting and packets as assigned
• Annual Financial Statement Audit
• Prepare and review audit schedules relating to primary focus areas and assists with audit requests
• Coordinates the external benefits audit, working closely with auditors and leading team members to ensure all audit deliverables are met
• Supports Organizational Compliance:
• Prepares and reviews the required government submissions, including Form 990 and other related compliance filings
• Leads and maintains compliance with state and local tax jurisdictions, managing tax reporting and required filings
• Prepares and reviews internal accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and accounting best practices.  Reviews and approves purchase requisitions assigned to the Financial Reporting and Compliance team
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Ensures adherence to GAAP accounting, reporting, and disclosure
• Supports Forecasting and Budgeting:
• Prepares international subsidiary forecasting and budgeting in coordination with external accounting providers
• Assists with balance sheet forecasting and budgeting as needed
• Successfully partners with members of the Organization’s Financial Planning and Analysis team to enhance internal reporting and successfully prepare and report on subsidiary performance
• Performs Financial Analysis and Other Duties:
• Reviews and performs analysis of business and financial activities and presentation of material in a manner which can be understood by non-financial customers. Succinctly analyzes operational variances between current month, prior month, and budget/forecast.
• Performs complex accounting activities and related analyses
• Performs accounting research to successfully resolve accounting issues
• Establishes and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and external providers
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, priorities, policies, and procedures
• This position does not have direct reports but may provide work direction, delegate responsibilities, train employees, and drive management decisions.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• NMDP offers regular, full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft and pet benefits.
• Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior