Job Description
Join Milwaukee's leading financial services firm as we urgently seek a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to drive our financial operations forward. This high-impact role requires expertise in GAAP compliance, month-end closing, and financial analysis. Enjoy a collaborative environment with competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to shape our financial strategy in a growing market.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes with strict adherence to deadlines
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities
- Prepare and present accurate financial statements to executive leadership
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
- Implement and optimize internal controls to enhance financial accuracy
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/MBA preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public or corporate accounting
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)
- Demonstrated expertise in month-end closing and financial statement preparation
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred)
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder reporting
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments