Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial operations, analyzing costs, and supporting pricing strategies to drive profitability. If you have a strong background in accounting and enjoy forecasting and financial analysis, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
• Perform daily cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Conduct detailed cost accounting analyses, focusing on pricing strategies and profitability.
• Develop progressive pricing models that incorporate labor, direct materials, and other factors to optimize cost efficiency.
• Prepare and analyze engineering income statements to demonstrate team contributions to overall profit.
• Utilize Excel to create projections and forecasts, including rolling 12- and 18-month forecasting models.
• Reconcile accounts and perform bank reconciliations to ensure alignment with financial statements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide insights into cash flow forecasts and financial projections to aid decision-making.
• Ensure templates and tools are effectively utilized for accurate financial reporting.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in month-end close processes, general ledger management, and journal entries.
• Strong skills in account reconciliation and bank reconciliations.
• Expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and pricing strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial projections.
• Proficiency in Excel and other financial tools for creating and analyzing forecasts.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with teams and present financial insights.