Senior Accountant | Corporate Accounting

About the role

We're partnering with a well-established, privately held Midwest organization that has built a reputation for stability, integrity, and long-term success. They're seeking a Senior Accountant to join their corporate accounting team and play a key role in the month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Own general ledger accounts, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis
• Play a key role in the month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting that supports business operations
• Apply U.S. GAAP to a variety of accounting transactions, including accruals, fixed assets, inventory, and lease accounting
• Support lease accounting activities under ASC 842, including new leases, modifications, and terminations
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, research variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with cash management and treasury-related accounting activities
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and required documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies
• Partner with operational and finance leaders to ensure accurate financial information

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification, experience with ASC 842 lease accounting, exposure to inventory accounting, manufacturing, distribution, construction, or industrial environments, and experience working within a large ERP system

Skills

• Technical accounting skills
• Financial reporting expertise
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $85,000–$95,000
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution and company match
• Generous PTO plus paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness benefits

Pay

$85,000–$95,000

Schedule

Full-time