Senior Accountant

Overview

Vannguard Utility Partners is hiring an experienced Senior Accountant in DeForest, WI, or the surrounding markets. As the Senior Accountant, you will be a key contributor to the accounting team, responsible for general ledger accounting, month-end close, and oversight of AP/AR activities. This role offers exposure to private equity reporting, process improvement initiatives, and the opportunity to shape a growing finance function.

• Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, complex balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting analyses.
• Support the Controller with process improvement initiatives and enhanced close efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Serve as subject-matter expert for ASC 842 lease accounting, including managing lease schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Administer the Crunchifi lease accounting software, ensuring accuracy of lease data, schedules, and related journal entries.
• Prepare monthly lease accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with operations to ensure timely identification and tracking of lease additions, modifications, and terminations.
• Review work of the AP/AR resource, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, disbursements, and billing, while providing coaching and guidance.
• Assist with workload prioritization and task allocation during peak periods.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting deadlines.
• Monitor AP/AR reconciliations and aging schedules, addressing issues proactively.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen internal controls and enhance efficiency.
• Support audit and tax engagements by preparing schedules, work papers, and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA with near-term completion expected.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience, including general ledger, AP/AR, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP; proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Public accounting experience with a national firm preferred. Candidates straight out of public encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to private equity–backed companies preferred.
• Experience with Net Suite or similar ERP preferred.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in DeForest, WI.

• Contribute to a high-visibility role in a growing private equity-backed company.
• Help build a modernized accounting function and improve finance processes.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities in a hybrid work environment.
• Exposure to private equity reporting and transformational finance initiatives.

Vannguard Utility Partners is a leading provider of utility locating and damage prevention services, generating ~$100M in annual revenue. Following a recent private equity acquisition, the company is building a professionalized, scalable finance and accounting function to support growth, institutional reporting, and operational excellence.

If you feel that you are a strong fit for this opportunity, please apply today!