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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

CompanyAmeriprise Financial
LocationMinneapolis, MN, USA
Salary$69900 – $94400
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • 3 or more years of relevant accounting experience
  • Proven ability to lead through change and implement identified process improvements
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform accounting processes for a variety of transactions in accordance with GAAP internal and external policies, procedures and authorizations.
  • Prepare journal entries dealing with more complex accounting functions including the month end close and consolidation process.
  • Review, analyze, and resolve moderately complex issues in accounting transactions.
  • Coordinate and prepares quarterly reports for inclusion in 10Q & 10K.
  • Own balance sheet accounts.
  • Research and clear outstanding reconciling transactions.
  • Provide oversight to reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts.
  • Analytical review of monthly reconciliations, ensure appropriate controls, and resolve variances.
  • Improve processes to ensure that integrity, control and optimal efficiency are established while minimizing financial risks.
  • Develop and implement process improvement initiatives that support the department goals and service levels.
  • Flexibility to work on ad-hoc projects as needed/requested

Preferred Qualifications

  • Accounting degree
  • CPA license, or working toward CPA license
  • Experience with Workday or other ERP system
  • Financial Services experience
  • Understanding of the close and consolidation process