Senior Accountant, Milwaukee

Senior Accountant

4 Days Old

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. This individual will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, preparing journal entries, performing detailed account reconciliations and analyses, and assisting with consolidation activities. The ideal candidate will be driven, analytical, and process-focused, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement in accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close: Assist with the month-end close process by preparing and posting accurate journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Account Reconciliation: Prepare detailed and accurate reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, analyzing variances, identifying discrepancies, and working to resolve any issues. Ensure all accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.
Consolidation Support: Assist with consolidation activities, ensuring proper intercompany eliminations and alignment of financial data.
Financial Reporting: Prepare supporting documentation for financial statements and provide necessary information for the accurate reporting of financial results. Work closely with senior team members to analyze variances and address any discrepancies.
Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance and streamline accounting processes and procedures. Collaborate with the team to implement best practices and ensure efficiency in the month-end close cycle.
Analytical Support: Assist with financial analysis by identifying trends, variances, and discrepancies. Provide insights to help the team and management make informed decisions.
Audit and Compliance Support: Assist in the preparation for external audits by ensuring all financial documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with relevant regulations and standards. Assist in compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Integration: Assist with the integration of acquired businesses.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA preferred.
5 + years of experience in accounting or finance.
Exhibits a “can do” attitude and desire to learn.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
Public accounting and Private-Equity experience and is a plus.
Proven experience in month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
Must have a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail with an ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, variances, and trends in financial data.

Experience with EPRs, particularly NetSuite, is a bonus

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

Winter Services is an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices law. Winter Services strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, religion, color, creed, disability, familial status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Location:: Milwaukee
Category:: Finance And Insurance

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