Senior Accountant

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Accountant for their client in Janesville, Wisconsin. This full-time, onsite position involves cash management, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in accounting and 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, alongside advanced Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a strong and growing company, providing a significant opportunity for impact on financial insights and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly related accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in creating and modifying Excel worksheets and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and reconcile bank accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage cash projections and forecast plant cash flow.
• Execute weekly payment processes.
• Perform month-end reconciliations and cash journal entries.
• Calculate broker commissions and complete reconciliations.
• Execute quarterly royalty payments.
• Maintain and update intercompany sales tracking.
• Participate in year-end inventory processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify efficiencies.
• Support audit requests as needed.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Excellent quantitative communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to prioritize

Ability to multitask

Work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and loves diving deep into Excel? We’re seeking a Senior Accountant for our client’s Accounting Department to drive operational improvements and deliver accurate, meaningful financial insights.

This role reports directly to the CFO and plays a key part in cash management, reconciliations, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a full-time, direct hire, fully onsite role that offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a strong and growing company. If you’re analytical, Excel-savvy (pivot table expert!), and ready to make an impact — apply now.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and reconcile bank accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies
• Manage cash projections and forecast plant cash flow
• Execute weekly payment processes
• Perform month-end reconciliations and cash journal entries
• Calculate broker commissions and complete reconciliations
• Execute quarterly royalty payments
• Maintain and update intercompany sales tracking
• Participate in year-end inventory processes
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot Excel worksheets and pivot tables to analyze and report findings
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify efficiencies and implement improvements
• Support audit requests as needed
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 3+ years of directly related accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• ERP system experience required
• Excellent quantitative, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently

If you’re ready to leverage your manufacturing accounting experience and advanced Excel skills in a role that directly supports executive decision-making, apply today!