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Sr. Accountant

  • Milwaukee, United States

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Education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

We're hiring a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting for CableCom and Midwest Fiber Networks. This position plays a key role in the monthly close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable oversight and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

What You'll Do:

  • · Lead assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure established deadlines are met
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, allocations, fixed assets, depreciation, and other recurring or adjusting entries
  • Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports
  • Perform budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis and communicate meaningful findings to the Accounting Manager and business leaders
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis
  • Provide senior-level oversight of accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, purchase order matching, payment approvals, weekly payment runs, vendor maintenance, and statement reconciliations
  • Review recurring invoices, employee credit card activity, and other disbursements for accuracy, proper authorization, and appropriate general ledger classification
  • Support customer billing, including monthly service invoices, construction billings, and other contract-based invoicing
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging, assist with collection follow-up, and resolve billing or payment discrepancies

Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

  • · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including significant general ledger and month-end close responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and internal controls
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
  • Experience with ERP and accounting systems; Deltek ComputerEase experience preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with a high degree of accuracy
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and drive them to resolution
  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments
  • High level of integrity, judgment, and discretion when handling confidential financial information

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO that starts accruing on your first day of employment, paid holidays, referral bonuses and more. AA/EEO Drug Testing Employer

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Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • General ledger
  • Accounts payable
  • Month-end close
  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial statements
  • Budget management
  • Forecasting
  • Reporting
  • Financial analysis
  • Accounts receivable
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data analysis
  • ERP
  • Meet deadlines
  • Work independently
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills

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