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Process Improvement/Re-Engineering Analyst
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Process Improvement/Re-Engineering Analyst to support accounting and finance operations. This Long-term Contract position focuses on improving financial workflows, increasing automation, and strengthening reporting through advanced data analysis and process redesign. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel expertise, a solid understanding of accounting operations, and the ability to turn complex financial information into practical, scalable solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and implement automated approaches that simplify close activities, reconciliations, variance reviews, and recurring financial reporting.</p><p>• Examine high-volume financial data to uncover trends, exceptions, control gaps, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Evaluate manual accounting tasks and create streamlined solutions that reduce repetitive work while improving accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Use AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and related technologies to enhance reporting, documentation, reconciliation, and workflow execution.</p><p>• Build analytical models and reporting tools using Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, and other appropriate automation platforms.</p><p>• Support data extraction, validation, and reporting efforts to improve the quality and usability of accounting and finance information.</p><p>• Partner with controllers, accounting leaders, finance teams, and audit stakeholders to refine processes and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>• Document current and future-state workflows, establish process maps, and recommend practical improvements for ongoing optimization.</p><p>• Contribute to audit requests, compliance-related activities, financial reporting projects, and other special initiatives as needed.</p>
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data modeling, Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, Power Query, and Power Pivot.<br>• Hands-on experience using AI productivity and automation tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar platforms.<br>• Demonstrated success improving accounting processes through automation and reducing manual effort in finance operations.<br>• Background supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, general ledger activity, or financial reporting functions.<br>• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, financial data accuracy, internal controls, and reporting standards.<br>• Ability to assess existing workflows, develop process maps, and implement scalable process improvement initiatives.<br>• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and communication skills in cross-functional business environments.
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  • Bloomington, MN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Process Improvement/Re-Engineering Analyst to support accounting and finance operations. This Long-term Contract position focuses on improving financial workflows, increasing automation, and strengthening reporting through advanced data analysis and process redesign. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel expertise, a solid understanding of accounting operations, and the ability to turn complex financial information into practical, scalable solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and implement automated approaches that simplify close activities, reconciliations, variance reviews, and recurring financial reporting.</p><p>• Examine high-volume financial data to uncover trends, exceptions, control gaps, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Evaluate manual accounting tasks and create streamlined solutions that reduce repetitive work while improving accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Use AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and related technologies to enhance reporting, documentation, reconciliation, and workflow execution.</p><p>• Build analytical models and reporting tools using Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, and other appropriate automation platforms.</p><p>• Support data extraction, validation, and reporting efforts to improve the quality and usability of accounting and finance information.</p><p>• Partner with controllers, accounting leaders, finance teams, and audit stakeholders to refine processes and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>• Document current and future-state workflows, establish process maps, and recommend practical improvements for ongoing optimization.</p><p>• Contribute to audit requests, compliance-related activities, financial reporting projects, and other special initiatives as needed.</p>
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

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