Senior Accountant
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USD 78300 - 113500
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position summary
Merjent Inc. (Merjent) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting key aspects of financial operations with a focus on corporate accounting and compliance. This role also supports accurate tracking of project costs revenue recognition and timely close processes. The Senior Accountant collaborates closely with project accounting coordinators and controller to deliver accurate project and corporate reporting.
This is a fulltime benefits eligible opportunity that will be based out of our Minneapolis MN office. The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $78300 and $113500 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
why Merjent
Merjent is a mediumsized consulting company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote inoffice or hybrid work arrangement. All fulltime employees begin their tenure at Merjent with 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority. In addition employees receive 10 paid holidays and generous benefits and compensation packages. Merjent supports annual careerrelated training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy mining transportation manufacturing and construction land development industries and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend inperson team meetings and allstaff events.
The Merjent difference is real its based on a commitment to our values which guide us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building longterm trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.
responsibilities
- Apply client payments (checks ACH wires) to the correct invoices and projects.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly sales tax reports and filings often using software or state portals.
- Reconcile key GL accounts such as AR sales tax payable deferred revenue WIP and bank accounts.
- Post necessary adjustments accruals or corrections to maintain accurate financials.
- Assist in revenue recognition processes ensuring alignment with GAAP or applicable standards.
- Ensure timely and accurate setup of new projects including budgets billing terms and revenue recognition.
- Prepare and review client invoices in accordance with contract terms (T&M fixed fee percent complete etc.).
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes.
- Leverage reporting tools and Excel to streamline reporting and analysis.
- Provide support to Accounts Payable specialist when needed.
qualifications and experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting/finance or an associates degree in accounting/finance with 5 years of experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting or project accounting preferably with consulting industry experience.
- Previous experience using accounting software and ability to run reports Delteks Vantagepoint experience preferred.
- Knowledge of financial reporting general ledger entry and accounting principles.
- Ability to organize tasks and own the process.
- Ability to learn quickly and competently manage details to ensure accuracy.
- Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Comfort in a team environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to improve processes.
- Competency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Team player and strong collaborator.
EVerify
Merjent Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) EVerify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment (cover letter and resume) to .
Merjent Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected factors. Disabilityrelated accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Merjent is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
