Senior Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support accurate, timely financial operations for a multi-entity organization based in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who thrives in a hands-on environment, brings strong judgment to financial review activities, and can work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy. You will play a key part in the close process, account analysis, and ongoing oversight of accounting activity to help ensure reliable reporting and efficient day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct core accounting work across multiple related entities, ensuring financial activity is recorded completely and correctly.
• Examine system-generated sales, payables, and corporate card entries to confirm imported transactions are accurate and properly classified.
• Match revenue activity, payment processor data, and bank deposits to the general ledger and resolve any variances identified.
• Coordinate accounts payable administration, including maintaining vendor information and preparing disbursements for processing.
• Lead monthly close activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and assembling supporting documentation for financial reporting.
• Balance intercompany accounts and investigate differences between affiliated entities to maintain clean and accurate records.
• Analyze account activity for unusual items or inconsistencies and independently research issues through to resolution.
• Review accounting system integrations and recommend process enhancements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or comparable experience in a related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience with substantial exposure to general ledger work and month-end close.
• Solid understanding of accrual-based accounting principles and financial statement accuracy.
• Proven ability to prepare, review, and resolve account reconciliations with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including the use of pivot tables and lookup formulas.
• Experience working with accounting platforms; Sage Intacct is strongly preferred.
• Background supporting multi-entity environments, automated accounting processes, or healthcare-related accounting is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.