Sr. Accountant Job Menomonee Falls area,Wisconsin USA,Accounting

Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to oversee core financial reporting activities and support operational decision-making. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate books, interpreting manufacturing performance, and delivering timely insight to finance and business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a solid grasp of close processes, and the ability to translate detailed financial data into meaningful recommendations.

Responsibilities:

Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule in alignment with U.S. accounting standards and company policies.

Create and assess journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain reliable financial records.

Manage general ledger activity and validate balance sheet accounts to support complete and accurate reporting.

Produce financial statements, internal management reporting, and analytical summaries for accounting and operational leadership.

Work closely with plant and operations leaders to review results, explain cost movements, and highlight opportunities to strengthen performance.

Support manufacturing finance activities such as product costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold analysis, and review of production-related variances.

Evaluate material, labor, overhead, spending, and volume trends to identify operational drivers and provide insight into business performance.

Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and monthly comparisons of actual results against financial targets.

Assist with inventory-related controls, including physical counts, cycle counts, reconciliations, reserve analysis, and audit readiness.

Use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and JD Edwards to analyze data, improve reporting quality, and deliver ad hoc financial insight for business decisions.