Senior Accountant

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Marathon City (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials in Marathon, WI is seeking a Senior Accountant to contribute to the accounting and financial reporting function across a multi-entity, manufacturing environment.

This role focuses on complex general ledger activities, monthly close execution, account reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance leadership, FP&A, and plant management to deliver timely, accurate financial information.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or master's degree in accounting.
• 4-7 years' experience in related field required.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, decentralized environment.
• Microsoft Products.
• Certified Public Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for multiple entities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Ensure financial statements are GAAP-compliant and complete.
• Prepare audit schedules and support auditors, tax providers, and internal reviews.
• Assist with documentation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Apply guidance related to inventory, fixed assets, leases, reserves, and intercompany transactions as per GAAP.
• Utilize and support County Materials' ERP system (Infor) and related reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in accounting processes.
• Assist with system enhancements, reporting automation, and process standardization.
• Support special projects, including acquisitions, integrations, plant startups, and process changes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Communication skills

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree in accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Infor ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're hiring a Senior Accountant to join County Materials in Marathon, WI.

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to County Materials' accounting and financial reporting function, supportingaccuratefinancial statements across a multi-entity, manufacturing environment. This roleis responsible forcomplex general ledger activities, monthly close execution, account reconciliations, andcross-functionalaccounting support relatedto operations. The Senior Accountant partners closely with Finance leadership, FP&A,and plant managementto ensuretimely,accurate, and actionable financial information.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:

• Execute and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for multiple legal entities
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolution of variances
• Ensure financial statements areaccurate, complete, and preparedin accordance withGAAP
• Support internal management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis

Technical Accounting, Controls & Compliance:

• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors, tax providers, and internal reviews
• Assistwith documentation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures
• Apply accounting guidance related to inventory, fixed assets, leases, reserves, and intercompany transactionsin accordance withGAAP

Systems, Processing Improvements & Projects:

• Utilize and support County Materials' ERP system (Infor) and related reporting tools
• Identifyopportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in accounting processes
• Assistwith system enhancements, reporting automation, and process standardization
• Support special projects, including acquisitions, integrations, plant startups, and process changes

COUNTY Core Competencies:

The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:

• Financial Technical Ability
• Analytical &Strategic Skills
• Technology & Systems
• Financial Management
• Professional Skills

Experience & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor'sdegree in accounting or finance or master's degree in accounting
• 4-7 years' experience in related field required.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, decentralized environment
• Microsoft Products
• Certified Public Accountant

Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed indoors.
• Exposure may include:
• • Sittingfrequently
  • Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds rarely
  • Standing / Walking / Climbing
• Typical work hours/shifts: Standard business hours

Physical & Work Expectations:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.