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Interim Senior Accountant

CFS

Minneapolis, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$75 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Corporate Compliance, Cost Accounting, Cross-Functional, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Costs, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), SEC Filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Supply Chain Operations, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Work From Home
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
7 days ago

Interim Senior Accountant
Eden Prairie, MN / Hybrid, 2 days home, 3 days in office
Hourly Pay Range: $65.00 - $75.00
Manufacturing / Industrial


About the Opportunity - Interim Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced senior accounting contractor to step into a senior-level role with minimal ramp-up. This is a high-impact, short-term engagement (2–3 months) supporting critical financial close, reporting, and compliance activities in a public company environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, operates independently, and collaborates effectively across complex organizations. The role offers a hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work.


Key Responsibilities - Interim Senior Accountant



  • Support monthly and quarterly close processes including journal entries, accruals, and variance analyses

  • Prepare and review account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies

  • Analyze balance sheet accounts and maintain compliance with accounting policies

  • Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements in a public company setting

  • Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to understand manufacturing activity and performance drivers

  • Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and auditor requests

  • Assist with SOX compliance efforts, including documentation, testing, and evidence preparation

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls

  • Contribute to special projects, technical accounting analyses, and ad hoc reporting needs




Qualifications - Interim Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

  • 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience

  • Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience, preferably Big 4

  • Experience supporting public company reporting and compliance requirements

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and close processes

  • CPA designation strongly preferred

  • Advanced Excel skills required


Preferred:



  • Manufacturing or industrial industry experience

  • Inventory and cost accounting knowledge

  • SAP or similar ERP system experience

  • Experience with global or multi-national organizations

  • Exposure to SEC reporting and SOX compliance




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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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