Senior Accounting Consultant

Aston Carter•Elk River, MN

8d•$55 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Consultant plays a key role in the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, performing detailed account reconciliations, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position focuses on operational accounting within a manufacturing environment and actively contributes to process improvement and automation initiatives. The role offers significant interaction with leadership and cross-functional teams, providing visibility across multiple departments and the opportunity to influence how accounting processes evolve to support ongoing growth.

Requirements

At least 5 years of operational accounting experience.
Experience in the manufacturing industry.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and/or audit background.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Strong experience preparing and posting journal entries.
Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
Proficiency with general ledger accounting.
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed account reconciliations.
Experience in financial reporting and supporting documentation review.
Ability to analyze accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Strong investigative and problem-solving skills for resolving discrepancies.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a corporate headquarters environment supporting multiple locations.
background in supporting special projects and accounting initiatives.
Comfort working in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization focused on automation and efficiency.
Ability to work independently without the need for close supervision while maintaining high-quality output.
Interest in collaborating across departments to understand operational drivers of financial results.
Adaptability and openness to questioning and improving existing processes.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end and year-end close processes.
Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial information.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of balance sheet accounts and supporting documentation to maintain data integrity.
Analyze existing accounting processes and proactively identify areas for improvement and increased efficiency.
Research accounting issues, ask clarifying questions, and appropriately challenge existing processes when necessary.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed to drive continuous improvement.
Contribute to efforts focused on automation and process efficiency to support ongoing business growth.
Work collaboratively with team members in Accounting and Finance at the local corporate location and coordinate as needed with broader Accounting and Finance functions in other locations.