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Financial Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Quad · Sussex, WI · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time

About the Role

The Financial Accountant, Corporate Accounting, supports the organization’s financial reporting, accounting, internal controls, and analysis activities. This role assists with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, prepares account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses, supports international accounting and statutory audit requirements, and contributes to the preparation of quarterly publicly filed financial statements. The position ensures financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with U.S. GAAP, applicable statutory requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and financial statements.
  • Prepare account reconciliations and analyses of significant balance sheet accrual accounts.
  • Support the monthly close, account reconciliations, and statutory audits of international locations.
  • Prepare financial statement footnotes and related supporting documentation for quarterly public filings.
  • Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control documentation, testing, and compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and Corporate Policies.
  • Prepare ad hoc analyses appropriate for all levels of the organization.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting, reporting, and control processes.
  • Recommend best practices and process improvements where appropriate.
  • Complete special projects as identified by management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment.
  • CPA – Certified Public Accountant (preferred but not required).

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience with financial consolidation, reporting, and enterprise accounting systems; proficiency in HFM or a comparable platform is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong financial analysis, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • High degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines.
  • Adaptability and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a changing environment.
  • Ability to apply creative thinking to improve processes and meet business objectives.
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity or financial analysis tools is preferred, provided their use complies with company data-security, confidentiality, and internal-control requirements.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays, and additional benefits.

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