Hybrid Senior Accountant: Month-End & Controls Expert

Rite-Hite Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Rite-Hite Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. You’ll perform core accounting tasks, support the month-end close, and review SSC outputs to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience, and proficiency with Excel and JD Edwards. Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the Milwaukee office is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with an ERP system; JD Edwards experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and accruals across assigned accounting areas.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Support month-end close activities and ensure accounting deadlines are met.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by our Shared Services Center for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with accounting estimates and reserves under the guidance of the Accounting Manager.
• Investigate accounting questions and partner with teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate accounting documentation and provide support for internal and external audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency.

Job description

Rite-Hite Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. You’ll perform core accounting tasks, support the month-end close, and review SSC outputs to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience, and proficiency with Excel and JD Edwards. Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the Milwaukee office is offered.