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Senior Accountant - Tech Accting $125K to $145K
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Lauderdale, MN (In Person)
$135,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Lead Accountant -
Technical Accounting Location:
Minneapolis, MN |Hybrid Compensation:
$125,000-$145,000 + bonus Position Summary Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical accounting expertise within a larger, sophisticated organization that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement? This role sits within a well-established corporate accounting organization and supports complex financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and enterprise-wide initiatives. The Principal Accountant - Technical Accounting will serve as a go-to technical expert, partnering closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across the company. Reporting into a senior accounting leader, this position offers consistent exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions. Candidates with a strong foundation in public accounting or those who began their careers in public accounting and transitioned into industry will be especially well-positioned for success. Essential Responsibilities- Evaluate complex transactions and provide technical accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP and other applicable standards.
- Research new and emerging accounting guidance and develop position papers and implementation plans.
- Support external audit, regulatory reviews, and internal control initiatives.
- Serve as a technical resource to finance, accounting, and business partners across the organization.
- Lead or participate in special projects related to accounting policy, system implementations, and financial reporting.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for complex or non-routine areas.
- Communicate accounting impacts, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to other accounting and finance professionals. Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 6-10 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience.
- Current or prior public accounting experience strongly preferred.
- CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Experience supporting large, complex organizations preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.