Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance

Description

We are looking for an Accountant to join a healthcare organization in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, where you will contribute to core accounting activities and help maintain accurate financial operations. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist with at least 3 years of experience who wants to strengthen technical skills in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. The role offers exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, close activities, and cross-functional teamwork supporting multiple areas of the business.

Responsibilities:

- Create monthly financial statements along with detailed supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

- Record and post journal entries in the general ledger while maintaining strong documentation standards.

- Perform daily cash balancing and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve variances.

- Examine transaction activity, research unusual items, and follow through on discrepancy resolution.

- Contribute to month-end and year-end close efforts by preparing entries, schedules, and related accounting support.

- Assemble audit work papers and organize backup documentation for internal and external review processes.

- Assist with reporting needs for assigned business units and provide accounting support to broader finance operations.

- Help improve accounting procedures by identifying efficiencies and supporting process enhancement initiatives.

- Maintain complete, organized, and accurate accounting records in accordance with internal policies and accounting standards.

- Partner with accounting and finance colleagues across the organization to support ongoing operational and reporting needs.

Requirements - 3+ years of accounting experience in a corporate, healthcare, or similarly structured environment.

- Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

- Experience supporting financial reporting and preparing clear, accurate accounting documentation.

- Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation activities.

- Understanding of GAAP and standard accounting controls and procedures.

- Ability to investigate discrepancies, analyze account activity, and resolve issues with attention to detail.

- Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across accounting and finance teams.

- CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus, and audit exposure is beneficial.

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