Accounting Manager - Financial Close & Controls

RF TECHNOLOGIES INC; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 100k-125k

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Job summary

RF Technologies, Inc. in Brookfield, WI, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead a capable accounting team, streamline close processes, and strengthen controls.

You will partner with the VP, Finance and operations to ensure accurate monthly and year-end reporting, and you will mentor staff to develop accounting skills and career growth. The role focuses on accounts payable/receivable, cost and inventory accounting, and compliance with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial reporting.
• 1+ year of supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable staff.
• Set day-to-day priorities, review work, and provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Promote consistent procedures, cross-training, and timely completion of accounting tasks.
• Supervise invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor account reconciliations.
• Monitor compliance with purchasing policies, approval limits, and payment terms.
• Supervise billing, cash application, account reconciliations, and collection follow-up.
• Review aging reports and coordinate resolution of disputed or past-due balances.
• Partner with sales and customer service on routine credit and collection matters.
• Maintain inventory accounting records and support accurate inventory valuation.
• Review cost updates, inventory reconciliations, and physical inventory results.
• Investigate variances and communicate material issues to finance and operations leaders.
• Coordinate monthly and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and investigate unusual balances or variances.
• Provide accounting data and analysis to support budgeting and forecasting led by the VP, Finance.
• Follow and administer established accounting controls and procedures.
• Document accounting processes and recommend practical improvements.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards, escalating material issues.
• Prepare schedules and supporting information for federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Coordinate routine requests with external tax advisors under the direction of the VP, Finance.
• Maintain tax and regulatory records and track filing deadlines.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate routine auditor requests and track open items through completion.
• Assist with agreed corrective actions and accounting process updates.
• Review expense reporting for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Resolve routine exceptions and escalate significant or recurring issues.
• Support communication of expense procedures to employees and managers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

RF Technologies, Inc. in Brookfield, WI, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead a capable accounting team, streamline close processes, and strengthen controls.

You will partner with the VP, Finance and operations to ensure accurate monthly and year-end reporting, and you will mentor staff to develop accounting skills and career growth. The role focuses on accounts payable/receivable, cost and inventory accounting, and compliance with GAAP.