Senior Accountant

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

. Lead the corporate financial close process for Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate financial close processes, including SOX compliance and SEC reporting, while leveraging financial systems like SAP-BPC for process improvements. Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness and support integration efforts.

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Corporate Financial Close ProcessSOX ComplianceSAP-BPCUS GAAPAccounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisJournal EntriesReconciliationsData ManagementProcess ImprovementFinancial ReportingInternal-Control ComplianceAccounting SoftwareERP TransitionCensus Reporting

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft ApplicationsFinancial SystemsSAP-BPC

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AccountingPayroll AccountingTreasury ActivitiesCorporate AccrualsIntercompany AccountsOperational Effectiveness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the corporate financial close process for Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Analyze and monitor corporate accounts and prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for healthcare, payroll and benefits, treasury-related activities, and corporate-related accruals
Review and eliminate intercompany accounts monthly, resolve differences, and communicate with business units
Assist with communication and training for newly acquired entities to support integration
Prepare Corporate and consolidated schedules supporting quarterly and annual SEC reporting
Lead corporate financial close processes, ensure internal-control compliance, and maintain strong data management
Perform annual procedures including closing and allocating retained earnings and coordinating year-end close activities
Design, implement, and improve standardized processes across multiple locations and teams
Ensure SOX compliance and operational effectiveness of controls
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual governmental census/survey reporting with manufacturing plants
Leverage SAP-BPC for intercompany reconciliations, corporate financial review, process building, training, and process improvements
Support ERP transition through process design, system testing, data validation, training, and issue resolution
Collaborate with colleagues locally and across business segments and advise stakeholders on US GAAP, SOX, policies, and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, including SOX experience at a public company or CPA firm
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications
Experience with financial systems, including adapting to new systems and technology
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and desire to build relationships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
Proactive problem solver, strategic thinker and drive to add value through process improvement
Results-oriented and able to handle multiple projects and priorities with a high level of accuracy while meeting deadlines
Ability to work at least 3 days/week in office at the corporate headquarters in Bloomington, MN
Ability to travel for collaboration, or participation in process-improvement and Company-wide events; travel expected to be infrequent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Annual bonus opportunity