Senior Accountant

Fortive • Oshawa, MN

8h

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a key member of our Accounting team and plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company’s financial records. This role owns key components of the monthly close, performs technical accounting analyses, and provides subject‑matter expertise in support of internal and external audits. The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented, brings strong accounting knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and leverages prior experience to add value and support the department’s objectives. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy while partnering cross‑functionally to ensure financial accuracy and will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong experience with US GAAP, SOX, and public company reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex accounting workstreams.
• Prior experience in: A public company environment.
• Managing technical accounting issues and supporting audit engagements.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or SaaS industry (preferred).
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• Advanced analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally.
• Proactive with strong initiative and ownership mindset.
• Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Avalara, OneStream, Tipalti, and Concur is a plus.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
• Execute and analyze complex journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Accounting, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment on payroll, capitalized software, accruals, and reporting.
• Research, interpret, and document U.S. GAAP guidance for new, unusual, or complex transactions (e.g., lease accounting, purchase accounting, capitalized software).
• Assist with transactional accounting functions including AP, expense reimbursements, cash management, and key accrual processes.
• Support the preparation of accounting memos and technical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including SOX requirements.
• Prepare and execute internal control testing procedures; identify control gaps and propose improvements.
• Act as a resource and coordinator for our external and internal auditors.
• Drive enhancements and automation opportunities within ERP (NetSuite) and expense platforms (Tipalti, Concur).
• Champion the thoughtful adoption of AI and automation within accounting workflows, helping scale processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data quality and insights.
• Own key components of OneStream reporting deliverables ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills and reporting tools to analyze large datasets and support data-driven recommendations
• Lead cross-functional accounting initiatives and collaborate on process optimization projects.
• Develop and enhance standard work, accounting procedures, and internal documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve current accounting processes, streamline workflows, automate recurring tasks, and improve internal controls.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing clear and accurate financial guidance.

What This Job Offers

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