What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accountant position at System One?
System One is actively seeking a Corporate Accountant for a contract position located in Minneapolis, MN.
This position will be supporting our client, a Fortune 500 company with over 11,000 employees. A leader in the clean energy transition, with a commitment to providing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050. The company is actively involved in advancing clean energy technologies and sustainability efforts, making it an exciting place to work for those passionate about environmental stewardship and innovation.
The position will be supporting two teams : Corporate Accounting Team : Typically, around 8 people, though there are currently a couple of openings and Business Area Accounting Team : Consists of 6-7 people. Consultants / Accounting Leads : Experienced individuals who help lead the work and support the team manager.
Accountant Responsibilities :
- Month-end close activities : Preparing and posting journal entries.
- Accruals : Creating accrual-type journal entries in collaboration with operations areas.
- Account reconciliations : Ensuring accounts are accurately reconciled.
- Internal control and SOX testing : Assisting with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing.
- Documentation and cross-training : Documenting processes and ensuring proper cross-training. Additionally, the resource may be involved in project work, contributing to process documentation and improvement initiatives.
- This role could be considered both. An individual contributor because you have tasks that you are responsible for, however, completing those tasks comes with collaboration amongst the team.
- Navigate and utilize SAP systems effectively for various accounting functions.
Accountant Requirements :
Contract Duration : 6-Months (Possible Extension) Pay Rate : $72 / hr.
Project Location : Minneapolis, MN (Downtown)
Work Schedule : In the office 3 days per week : Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with remote work on Monday and Friday. Flexible during month end close.
Salary : $72
