Accounting Manager

KerberRose; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company-paid federal

Life insurance benefits

Collaborative team culture

Career growth opportunities

Future location in Sheboygan, WI

Job summary

KerberRose is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its accounting operations and help build scalable financial processes for the future in Wisconsin. This role focuses on rolling up sleeves, improving processes, and partnering with leadership to drive meaningful impact during growth.

You will manage full-cycle accounting, month-end close, payroll, reporting, and internal controls while collaborating with external auditors and tax professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience in an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar role.
• Experience with payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with AP automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee payroll processing and payroll reconciliations.
• Prepare internal financial reports and provide insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies, and reporting capabilities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Help establish scalable accounting infrastructure for growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Bill.com

Job description

Join a Growing Wisconsin Company Making a Meaningful Impact

We're partnering with a rapidly growing Wisconsin-based organization seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its accounting operations and help build scalable financial processes for the future.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. We're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving processes, partnering with leadership, and making a meaningful impact within a growing business. You'll have the opportunity to shape accounting operations while contributing to the organization's continued success during an exciting period of growth and transition.

If you're energized by solving problems, creating efficiencies, and leading with both accuracy and initiative, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

• Managing full-cycle accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Leading month-end and year-end close processes while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and account reconciliations.
• Maintaining the general ledger in accordance with GAAP principles.
• Managing payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations.
• Preparing internal financial reports and providing meaningful insights to leadership.
• Partnering with external CPA firms, auditors, and tax professionals.
• Developing and enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies, and reporting capabilities.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Maintaining organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Helping establish scalable accounting infrastructure to support continued organizational growth.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Previous experience in an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar role preferred.
• Experience managing payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Strong month-end close and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with Bill.com or other AP automation platforms is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience within telecommunications, construction, service-based organizations, or similar industries is a plus.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Life insurance benefits
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to influence processes and drive meaningful improvements
• Long-term professional growth within a growing organization
• Future location in Sheboygan, WI beginning in Fall of 2026

Interested?

We're seeking an accounting professional who enjoys building structure, driving continuous improvement, and contributing as a valued member of a leadership-minded team. If you're looking for an opportunity where your expertise will make a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.