Senior Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Eden Prairie, MN · Posted November 5, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Creative Financial Staffing
More in Minnesota job market · All Senior Accountant jobs (1,386) · Manufacturing & Industrial · Finance jobs
Similar jobs
- Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus) · Baker Tilly · WA
- Accounting Consultant, Construction Compliance · Baker Tilly · Madison, WI
- Senior Fund Accountant · Wellington Management Company · Boston, MA
- Senior Accountant, Private Equity- Pomona · Voya Financial · New York, NY
- Internal Audit and SOX Manager · Nvidia · Santa Clara, CA
- Internal Audit - Lead Auditor - Consumer and Business Banking · Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company · Buffalo, NY
Where Eden Prairie, MN ranks
Where Eden Prairie, MN placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for remote-friendly jobs45% · of 100
- #1Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Midwest95 / 100 · of 20
- #1Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Great Lakes96 / 100 · of 16
- #2Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Midwest11% · of 52
- #2Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Great Lakes11% · of 38
- #2Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the Midwest23% · of 69
Rankings about finance jobs
- Best cities for finance jobs #1 New York (1,932 openings)
- Best cities for finance pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($162k)
- Most requested AI skills in finance jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (4.3%)
- AI tools named most often in finance jobs #1 Claude (0.55%)
- Employers with the most finance jobs #1 Amazon (475 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 437 open senior accountant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $87,500 to $112,500 and the median is $100,000.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among accountants and auditors, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for accountants and auditors: 35% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Senior Accountant
Location: Eden Prairie Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days in office per week Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000/year
Position Summary
Our client, a publicly traded global manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Contractor who can quickly step into a Senior Accountant-level role with minimal ramp-up time. This individual will support critical accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and financial analysis.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical accounting foundation, prior public accounting experience, and experience supporting public company reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex business environment and can operate independently while partnering across multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities
Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities, including preparation and review of:
Journal entries
Accruals
Account reconciliations
Variance analyses
Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items and compliance with accounting policies.
Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements in a public-company environment.
Partner with finance, operations, supply chain, and business teams to understand manufacturing activity, inventory movements, and business performance.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, tie-outs, and responding to auditor requests.
Assist with SOX compliance and internal control activities, including documentation, testing support, and evidence preparation.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
Participate in special projects, technical accounting analyses, and ad hoc financial reporting requests.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience working within or supporting a public company environment.
Strong understanding of:
U.S. GAAP
Financial reporting
Internal controls
Account reconciliations
Month-end close processes
Advanced Excel skills required.
Preferred Experience
Manufacturing or industrial industry experience.
Inventory accounting and cost accounting knowledge.
SAP experience.
Global or multi-national company exposure.
Experience supporting SEC reporting and SOX compliance.
Ideal Candidate
This role is best suited for a hands-on accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and effectively collaborate across a complex organization.
EB-3467166948