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Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$75,853 / year median in Minnesota
-13% projected decline
Job Description
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 4 years of experience in public accounting and corporate accounting
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and its application to financial reporting.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, with particular strength in Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
- Experience with ERP platforms, account reconciliation software such as OneStream, and public company reporting or compliance is preferred.