Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to join a team in the Jackson, WI area in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can take ownership of core accounting activities, support accurate financial reporting, and contribute across day-to-day transactional and month-end functions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing priorities with precision, and using accounting systems and Excel to keep financial operations organized and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily accounting activities, including preparing and posting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.

- Complete bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis, researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.

- Support the month-end close process by reviewing general ledger activity and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.

- Process check payments and verify coding accuracy so expenses and other financial items are assigned to the appropriate accounts.

- Gather employee time information and coordinate payroll submission with the external payroll provider.

- Track and manage cost allocations tied to projects or jobs, adding insight into spending and profitability where applicable.

- Work within Microsoft Dynamics 365, Great Plains, or related accounting platforms to maintain financial data and reporting integrity.

- Use Excel, including pivot tables, to analyze financial information and prepare schedules or supporting documentation as needed.

Requirements - Experience in accounting roles such as Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, or Controller with progressive responsibility.

- Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and financial reconciliations.

- Proven ability to perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting documentation.

- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Dynamics GP, or similar accounting systems.

- Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to work with pivot tables and organize large sets of financial data.

- Familiarity with payroll coordination processes, including collecting and submitting hours to an outsourced provider.

- Experience with job costing is highly preferred.

- Detail-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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