Our client is seeking an Accountant to join their team! This position is located in Wayzata, Minnesota.
Duties:
Develop and advise on global accounting policies and procedures
Manage projects to implement new accounting standards including evaluation, research, and communication of the impact to key finance and business leaders
Design processes and controls to comply with new standards
Develop and coordinate execution of accounting policy training strategy for global finance and business teams
Apply an advanced understanding of internal and external best practices to review and evaluate areas of improvement
Identify and lead policy and process optimization activities, partnering with other finance experts and leaders to promote process change in the entire company
Foster partnership with external auditors to resolve significant accounting and audit matters
Lead complex and high-profile accounting projects such as impairment analyses and accounting for acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements as well as audit committee materials
Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems
Desired Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
6+ years of related work experience
5+ years of experience in public accounting
Certified public accounting license or equivalent
Experience auditing financial statements and internal control over company's accounting and reporting processes
Experience accounting for mergers and acquisitions
Experience in technical accounting research and writing technical memos