Contract Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (Contract) - Hybrid

Pay: $65-$75/hour (basic benefits provided by LHH)

Location: Twin Cities - South East Metro (must be local/commutable)

Schedule: Hybrid - 2 days in 3 days out

Start/Length: ASAP through fall (may extend depending on business need)

The Opportunity

A well-established logistics organization in the Twin Cities is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager to provide hands-on leadership. You'll step into a visible role supporting core general ledger accounting and operational accounting areas tied to inventory and freight.

What You'll Do

• Support and oversee GL accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activity

• Review and provide oversight for the work of two senior-level accountants

• Review accounting related to inventory and freight, ensuring accuracy and reasonableness

• Use Excel (including PivotTables) to analyze data, validate results, and support reviews

• Help maintain continuity and meet deadlines during an interim coverage period

What We're Looking For (Must-Haves)

• Strong background in GAAP general ledger accounting

• Experience reviewing others' work and providing guidance or oversight

• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables

• Working knowledge of SAP or other large ERPs

• Self-starter with a positive, flexible working style

Preferred (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with inventory and/or freight accounting

• Prior interim or contract accounting leadership experience

• Comfort stepping into a role midstream and adding structure where needed

Team & Culture

You'll be working with a down-to-earth, approachable accounting leadership team that values collaboration, open communication, and practicality. This is a low-ego environment where people appreciate someone who shows up, helps where needed, and keeps things moving.

Pay Details: $65.00 to $75.00 per hour

Search managed by: Gretchen Gustafson-Higbee

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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