Senior Accountant

Jobtailor; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accountant to prepare community financial statements, assist with external reporting, and maintain general ledger integrity in accordance with GAAP.

In this role you will supervise monthly closings, prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and interact with field personnel, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3–5 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare community financial statements and assist with external reporting.
• Maintain general ledger integrity per GAAP across all transactions.
• Assist and train less experienced accountants.
• Complete and research balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Review cost center and chart of accounts for improvements.
• Prepare, verify, and control journal entries to the general ledger.
• Evaluate subsidiary journals, correct errors, and execute monthly closings.
• Review monthly P&L and balance sheet for accuracy.
• Coordinate monthly closings and statement production for timely reporting.
• Review, redesign, and enhance online financial statements.
• Document accounting processes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to SOX and other audit requests.

Skills

Financial Statement Preparation

General Ledger Management

Account Reconciliation

Audit Schedule Preparation

Cost Center Review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

• Prepare community financial statements and assist with externally reporting company financial results
• Maintain general ledger integrity by applying generally accepted accounting principles to all transactions
• Assist and train less experienced accountants
• Complete and research balance sheet account and bank account reconciliations
• Review cost center and chart of account structures and recommend improvements
• Prepare, verify, and control journal entries to the general ledger
• Evaluate subsidiary journals, correct errors and omissions, and execute monthly closing entries
• Review monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements for accuracy
• Coordinate monthly closing and statement production for timely reporting
• Review, redesign, and enhance online financial statements
• Review and update monthly closing procedures
• Review supporting subsidiary schedules and recommend improvements
• Document accounting processes, policies, and procedures
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to financial, SOX, and other audit requests
• Monitor and track cash outflows and provide management updates
• Interact with field personnel to explain monthly operating activity, investigate variances, provide charge details, and book reclassification entries
• Correspond with third-party financial institutions and regulatory bodies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university
• Three to five years related experience
• No certifications, licenses, or other special requirements
• Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and thorough understanding of the organization and work environment
• Working knowledge of a functional discipline
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Vision ability
• Ability to interact with co-workers, residents, or vendors

Demonstrates expertise in preparing financial statements, maintaining general ledger integrity, and conducting account reconciliations. Proficient in applying generally accepted accounting principles and enhancing financial reporting processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Statement Preparation
• General Ledger Management
• Account Reconciliation
• Audit Schedule Preparation
• Cost Center Review

Hard Skills

• Accounting Principles
• Journal Entry Control
• Balance Sheet Analysis
• Profit-and-Loss Statement Review
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow Monitoring
• Error Correction
• Process Documentation
• Monthly Closing Procedures
• Financial Analysis

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Training and Mentoring
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• GAAP
• SOX Compliance
• Financial Institutions
• Regulatory Bodies
• Accounting Processes