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Mortenson · 1 month ago

Senior Accountant

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $126K/yr

5+ years exp

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Accountant who will prepare and maintain timely, accurate, and reliable accounting and financial records. The role involves ensuring compliance with internal policies and technical accounting guidance, as well as maintaining the accuracy of financial information through various accounting processes.

Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Complete month-end financial close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries supported by appropriate documentation, analytical review of account activity, and research. Identify and pursue opportunities to streamline financial close processes and assist in implementing improvements identified

Prepare monthly / quarterly account reconciliations and supporting documentation for high-volume accounts supporting the main construction business. Accounting areas include Fixed Assets, Leases, Intercompany, Key Reserves and Accruals

Investigate, document, and follow up on reconciling items in assigned reconciliations as part of daily and monthly tasks. Assist in the development of enhanced reporting / analysis of data for account reconciliations and related accounting activities

Review monthly / quarterly account reconciliations, journal entries and supporting documentation for staff accountants. Provide mentorship and training to team members to enhance staff performance and an increase in their understanding of technical accounting items and processes

Maintain formal procedures, internal controls, and appropriate segregation of duties for key accounting processes and calculations. Assist with identifying and implementing continuous improvements to accounting processes

Ensure accounting processes and activities align with internal policies and technical accounting requirements. Assist in documenting and reviewing process flows related to key accounting transactions / activities to clearly articulate and assess the relevant impact to affected financial processes and accounts

Work with external auditors on interim and year-end audit activities, including preparation of workpapers and supporting analysis

Perform ad hoc analysis and participate in special projects, as identified

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA designationUS GAAP knowledgeASC 842 lease accountingOracle Cloud FinancialsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelGeneral ledger softwareAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including prior experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and external audit documentation requests

Thorough knowledge of technical accounting principles / US GAAP, accounting processes / best practices, and internal controls

Shown ability in meeting expectations and related deadlines; ability to work with different personalities and work styles

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Professional, business-driven mentality with the ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, as well as external parties

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with initiative to seek innovative solutions and drive efficient change

Superior organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously; effective time-management skills

Results- and deadline-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion

Preferred

CPA designation strongly preferred

Mix of public accounting and private industry accounting experience preferred

Demonstrated experience related to ASC 842 lease accounting, fixed assets and prepaids preferred

Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills

Strong computer skills, with experience in general ledger software; Oracle Cloud Financials / Projects preferred

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Company

Mortenson

Glassdoor4.4

Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward.

Founded in 1954

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees