Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Our client is an organization in the Greater Milwaukee area looking for a Senior Accountant. Our client is looking for someone with progressive accounting experience, a strong technical accounting background, and the ability to take ownership of key accounting functions while partnering with leadership to drive operational excellence.

The salary range for this position is $90k–110k.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement analyses while investigating and resolving variances.
• Prepare internal financial reports and assist with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other general ledger accounts.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, and other finance-related projects as assigned.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting team members as needed.

The Senior Accountant will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program.