Senior Accountant

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support daily accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and adaptable individual with strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to step into various accounting or payroll roles as needed. Working collaboratively, the new leader will strengthen financial accuracy by streamlining processes and maintaining compliance while safeguarding confidentiality and supporting cross-functional business needs.

Salary Additional Benefits:

• $75,000-$90,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan

Location: Elkhorn, WI

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Assist the controller in ensuring the smooth, accurate, and efficient operation of key accounting functions by overseeing and guiding accounting staff.
• Oversee accounting responsibilities in various areas, including Fixed and Leased Assets, Warranty Reserve, Allowance for Returns and Other, General Ledger, and more.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control standards. Liaise with both internal and external auditors to meet their requirements.
• Manage treasury duties, including approving bank wire/ACH payments after verifying accuracy and proper authorization, as well as signing vendor checks (one of two required signatures) and reviewing vendor payment amounts.
• Manage Accounts Receivable duties, including cash posting, customer credit analysis to mitigate risk, customer collections, and cash flow assessment.
• Review and authorize customer credit note requests and selected accounting reports, ensuring accuracy before submission to the controller.
• Supervise certain Accounts Payable activities, including tracking utilities and approving invoices from steel vendors.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, analyze accounting transactions and cost center expenses, and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Handle payroll accounting with assistance from the Human Resources Generalist.
• Prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and assist with forecast compilation and annual budgeting.
• Complete, review, or support regulatory filings such as sales and use tax, property tax, annual reports, and unclaimed property filings. Ensure timely tax payments.
• Support the Controller with various other accounting tasks as required.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that demonstrates the required skills and knowledge to perform essential duties.
• Previous experience with successful manufacturing companies is a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
• At least two (2) years of recent experience overseeing accounts, budgeting, cost accounting, credit/collections, and finance, ideally in companies with annual sales exceeding $25 million.
• Strong working knowledge of both manual and automated accounting systems, along with advanced financial analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, especially Excel, is required. SAP and/or AS400 experience is preferred.
• Well-developed administrative skills are essential.
• High energy level with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously alongside regular responsibilities.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• A participative work style that encourages teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and flexible manner.
• Ability to establish credibility and make decisive decisions while respecting the organization’s priorities and goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on profitability, while balancing other key business considerations.

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.