Senior Accountant - Consolidations
Tennant Company · Eden Prairie, MN · Yesterday
AccountingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers requiring application of complex accounting principles, including share-based compensation, intercompany transactions, consolidations, business combinations, and other technical accounting matters.
- Execute and coordinate monthly close activities, partnering with global entities to ensure compliance with established close calendars and reporting deadlines.
- Consolidate worldwide financial results, including intercompany eliminations, equity method accounting, and consolidation adjustments.
- Support key components of the general ledger close process, identifying opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce close cycle times.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with accounting and finance teams globally to promote consistency and accuracy in accounting and financial reporting practices.
- Perform account reconciliations and analyses to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX 404 requirements, while identifying and recommending corrective actions and process improvements.
- Prepare, analyze, and review financial and operational reports, supporting management decision-making through insightful analysis.
- Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) during budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Support internal and external audits through the preparation of workpapers, schedules, supporting documentation, and financial analyses.
- Assist with SOX compliance activities, including maintaining process narratives, documenting controls, and supporting internal control testing efforts.
- Contribute to the preparation of financial statement disclosures and footnotes.
- Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting memos and position papers as required.
- Lead or participate in special projects, ad hoc analyses, and cross-functional initiatives that support the company's strategic objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of four years of relevant experience in corporate accounting within a public company environment.
- Strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Combination of public accounting experience (2–4 years) and public company corporate accounting experience (2–3 years).
- Experience with SAP, OneStream, or other enterprise accounting and financial reporting systems.
- Experience with financial consolidations, technical accounting, or SEC/public company reporting.
- Knowledge of financial reporting, accounting processes, and control frameworks.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on driving efficiencies and enhancing processes.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.