Senior Accountant
| Company | Apogee Enterprises |
|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN, USA, Abbotsford, WI, USA |
| Salary | $80000 – $100000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3-5+ years of accounting experience; experience at in public accounting firm or company in the manufacturing or construction industries is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; technical accounting experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and solve problems without clear direction.
- Comfortable working across systems and locations in a dynamic matrixed environment —prior ERP experience is a plus (SAP, JDE, Epicor, etc…)
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements across multiple sites, ledgers, and ERPs.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies and unusual transactions.
- Execute, monitor, and improve internal controls to support SOX compliance.
- Evaluate and improve accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Participate as contributor or SME in end-to-end process improvement initiatives.
- Assist the controller maintain and improve internal controls to support SOX compliance.
- Be a flexible, go-to resource for urgent or high-priority initiatives and projects.
- Provide accounting expertise on cross-functional teams.
- Cross train, back up, and support the broader accounting team.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or similar preferred.
- Technical accounting experience preferred.