We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support accurate, timely financial operations for a multi-entity organization based in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who thrives in a hands-on environment, brings strong judgment to financial review activities, and can work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy. You will play a key part in the close process, account analysis, and ongoing oversight of accounting activity to help ensure reliable reporting and efficient day-to-day operations.
For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.
Responsibilities:
- Direct core accounting work across multiple related entities, ensuring financial activity is recorded completely and correctly.
- Examine system-generated sales, payables, and corporate card entries to confirm imported transactions are accurate and properly classified.
- Match revenue activity, payment processor data, and bank deposits to the general ledger and resolve any variances identified.
- Coordinate accounts payable administration, including maintaining vendor information and preparing disbursements for processing.
- Lead monthly close activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and assembling supporting documentation for financial reporting.
- Balance intercompany accounts and investigate differences between affiliated entities to maintain clean and accurate records.
- Analyze account activity for unusual items or inconsistencies and independently research issues through to resolution.
- Review accounting system integrations and recommend process enhancements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or comparable experience in a related field.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience with substantial exposure to general ledger work and month-end close.
- Solid understanding of accrual-based accounting principles and financial statement accuracy.
- Proven ability to prepare, review, and resolve account reconciliations with minimal oversight.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel capabilities, including the use of pivot tables and lookup formulas.
- Experience working with accounting platforms; Sage Intacct is strongly preferred.
- Background supporting multi-entity environments, automated accounting processes, or healthcare-related accounting is preferred.