Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting activities for a Contract position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role will focus on loan accounting, cash application, reconciliations, and financial reporting while helping maintain accurate records across banking and general ledger activity. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, sound judgment in resolving discrepancies, and the ability to manage detailed financial data in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the recording of loan funding activity, borrower payments, interest, and related charges within accounting and loan tracking platforms.

- Perform recurring reconciliations between subledgers, bank records, and the general ledger to confirm accuracy and identify variances promptly.

- Support the preparation of financial reporting materials for investors by compiling schedules and maintaining reliable supporting documentation.

- Monitor debt-related requirements by calculating covenant metrics and preparing periodic compliance reporting.

- Maintain reserve calculations associated with loan losses, including updates to estimates and related accounting support.

- Review daily bank deposit information, prepare cash receipt records, and ensure incoming funds are posted to the correct project or funding source.

- Investigate unapplied or unclear receipts by researching internal and external records, following up with relevant parties, and resolving open items in a timely manner.

- Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing reconciliations, audit support, and organized financial files for receivables and related transactions.

- Proven experience in senior-level accounting work with responsibility for month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger accuracy.

- Strong background in account reconciliation and bank reconciliation, with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.

- Hands-on knowledge of loan accounting or loan servicing activities, including payment application and agreement-related tracking.

- Experience supporting debt compliance reporting, covenant calculations, or other borrowing-related accounting requirements.

- Familiarity with daily cash receipts processing and accounts receivable activities in a multi-source funding environment.

- Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems, including experience working with Abila MIP or comparable financial software.

- Ability to organize detailed documentation, maintain accuracy under deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

- Proven experience in senior-level accounting work with responsibility for month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger accuracy.

- Strong background in account reconciliation and bank reconciliation, with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.

- Hands-on knowledge of loan accounting or loan servicing activities, including payment application and agreement-related tracking.

- Experience supporting debt compliance reporting, covenant calculations, or other borrowing-related accounting requirements.

- Familiarity with daily cash receipts processing and accounts receivable activities in a multi-source funding environment.

- Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems, including experience working with Abila MIP or comparable financial software.

- Ability to organize detailed documentation, maintain accuracy under deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

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