Senior Accounting Consultant (Contract)

Duration:

3-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)

Location:

Remote

•Only candidates living in Minnesota will be considered at this time

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Compensation:

$55-$75/hour About the Opportunity Our client, a well-established organization in the music, publishing, and digital media space, is seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant to provide interim support during a key reporting and compliance period. This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and contributing directly to critical accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in an Excel-heavy environment, can quickly learn existing processes, and thrives in situations where flexibility and adaptability are essential. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Support month-end and quarter-end close activities Assist with consolidation schedules and financial reporting processes Maintain and update Excel-based reporting and consolidation files Perform financial reviews and reasonableness checks on results Accounting & Reconciliations Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules Assist with documenting accounting procedures and workflows Perform routine financial analysis and balance validation Support the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting Audit, Compliance & Tax Support Respond to internal and external audit requests Gather supporting documentation and prepare audit schedules Assist with compliance reporting and filing requirements Support tax-related requests, trial balance preparation, and related schedules Process Improvement & Documentation Document existing accounting processes and reporting workflows Support knowledge transfer and process improvement initiatives Assist with reporting dependencies tied to current systems and processes Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 3+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or corporate accounting experience Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and complex spreadsheets Experience supporting audits, compliance reporting, or tax-related requests Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Preferred Experience Multi-entity accounting or consolidation experience Experience in manufacturing, publishing, distribution, consumer products, or similar industries Exposure to audit preparation and tax support activities Experience working within manual, legacy, or transitioning system environments Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who is: A hands-on contributor rather than a reviewer Comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a lean finance environment Able to learn processes quickly and operate with minimal direction Strong in Excel and financial analysis Adaptable, resourceful, and detail-oriented #

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