Senior Accounting Consultant

Job Title :   Senior Accounting Consultant

Location :   Hopkins, MN (Hybrid but must be able to go onsite weekly in Hopkins, MN)

Compensation :  $$43 / hour

Benefits :   This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

We’re partnering with a client in Hopkins on a consulting need for a Senior Accounting Consultant who can roll up their sleeves, take ownership of month-end, and keep the GL running smoothly during a leadership transition. This is a newly created contract role to support the accounting team while a permanent Accounting Manager search is underway.

What you’ll be doing :

• Own the month-end close process with a focus on heavy account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Prepare, review, and post entries for inventory, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, intercompany, and other transactions in full compliance with GAAP.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and subsidiary ledgers—investigating and resolving discrepancies in partnership with other departments.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support inventory accounting : reconcile raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; assist with standard cost updates, variance analysis, and inventory roll-forwards.
• Prepare schedules for corporate income tax, sales / use tax, and property tax filings, coordinating with external tax advisors.
• Provide audit support by preparing workpapers, answering inquiries, and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Jump in on transactional AP / AR processing as needed to support the team.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects including system upgrades, process streamlining, and special analyses.

What we’re looking for :

If you’re an independent, solutions-focused accounting professional who thrives in high-ownership consulting roles, we’d love to connect.

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