Senior Accountant

Automation Displays; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Displays is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform advanced accounting functions supporting financial reporting, manufacturing operations, and analysis. You will handle day-to-day accounting duties and participate in month-end and year-end closing activities.

The role requires solid GAAP knowledge, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to work across departments to improve financial processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA certification in progress preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries; reconcile balance sheets.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close for reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries.
• Assist with multi-entity consolidations and eliminations.
• Support general ledger accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Assist with inventory costing, COGS, and overhead analysis.
• Support A/R activities including onboarding and collections.
• Provide internal reporting and financial analyses; support audits.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Advanced Excel

ERP software

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA / CMA progress toward certification

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions that support the Company’s financial reporting, manufacturing operations, and financial analysis and plays a key role in the day-to-day accounting duties as well as the month-end and year-end closing activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly journal entrie s.
• Reconcile various balance sheets and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and manage depreciation entries.
• Assist with multi-entity consolidations and eliminating entries.
• Assist with maintaining the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Support month-end close for inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing overhead.
• Support cycle counting and physical inventory processes.
• Assist with the day-to-day accounting functions related to accounts receivable including but not limited to customer onboarding, ensuring sales tax is collected accurately, and collections.

Analysis & Business Support

• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, and operational variances.
• Support with budgeting and forecasting when requested.
• Assist management with various reports and financial analyses.
• Identify trends and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Assist with tax filings, sales tax reporting, and other compliance-related requirements as needed.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through technology and automation and assist in implementing solutions.
• Support ERP maintenance, data accuracy initiatives, and financial system enhancements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects affecting financial operations.

Leadership & Team Support

• Serve as a resource and mentor for accounting staff.
• Assist with training in accounting procedures and best practices.
• Provide backup support to the Accounts Payable Specialist and other accounting staff as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and ERP systems preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Available to work overtime to support month-end and year-end close deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accurate and timely month-end close.
• Timely completion of reconciliations.
• Financial reporting accuracy.
• Process improvement implementation.
• Compliance with internal controls and policies.