Jobs · Accounting · Wisconsin

Senior Accountant

Winter Services, LLC · Milwaukee, WI · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time

For more information, please see the original posting.

About the role

The Senior Accountant will support the month-end close process, prepare journal entries, perform detailed account reconciliations and analyses, and handle daily transactional activity. Partnering with the Controller and VP of Finance, the role will collaborate with operations leadership to develop and implement financial strategies, ensure compliance with regulations and policies, and manage financial aspects of contracts and agreements. The ideal candidate is analytical, process-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement in accounting practices.

Responsibilities

  • Account Reconciliations: Prepare detailed and accurate reconciliations for financial statement accounts, analyze variances, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues. Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all accounts.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare supporting documentation for financial statements and provide necessary information for accurate financial reporting. Work closely with senior team members to analyze variances and address discrepancies.
  • Analytical Support: Assist with financial analysis by identifying trends, variances, and discrepancies. Provide insights to help the team and management make informed decisions.
  • Accounting Oversight: Support and coordinate daily accounting functions, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidations, and close in a multi-system environment. Prepare and publish monthly financial statements, reports, and analyses. Proactively perform account fluctuation analysis, reconciliations, ad-hoc analysis, and management reporting to identify and flag potential issues in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
  • Payables: Manage subcontractor payment processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments while maintaining compliance with contractual and internal requirements.
  • Customer Oversight: Support and coordinate Accounts Receivable and Collections functions to ensure timely cash flow. Maintain compliance with time-sensitive customer Supplier Portals. Ensure adherence to complex customer invoicing and cash application processes, utilizing Supplier Portals as directed.
  • Perform other accounting and finance duties as requested.
  • Follow and comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and work rules.
  • Operate standard office equipment and maintain professional workplace standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience working with multi-entity organizations and ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • Occasionally lift 15-20 pounds.
  • Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
  • Company-sponsored Group Term Life & Short-Term Disability insurance.
  • 401k retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Fitness reimbursement.

Schedule

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours.

Similar jobs

Senior Accountant

Beth Israel Lahey HealthBoston, Massachusetts, United States· 3 days ago
Accounting$69k/yrapply on jobs.bilh.org

Senior Accountant

Cosmetic Solutions Innovation LabsBoca Raton, FL· 3 wk ago
Accountingapply on careers.hireology.com

Senior Accountant

Century GroupBurbank, CA· 1 mo ago
Accountingapply on jobs.century-group.com

Senior Accountant

ALOCommerce, CA· 1 mo ago
Accounting$100k–$130k/yrapply on grnh.se

Senior Accountant

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.Vernon, CA· 1 mo ago
Accounting$100k–$112k/yrapply on recruiting.paylocity.com

Senior Accountant

StarrNew York, NY· 1 mo ago
Financeapply on starrcompanies.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com