Senior Accountant

Northland Constructors of Duluth, Inc.; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Retirement program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

HTP Energy is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Onalaska, WI. This role focuses on maintaining general ledger accuracy, supporting month-end and year-end close, and strengthening accounting controls while partnering with accounting, trading, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with accounting experience, proficiency in MS Office, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive process improvements in a fast-paced energy-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) or more years of tax or accounting experience
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook required
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statement reporting
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software, platforms, and internal systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, data analysis, and organizational skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining accurate general ledger records
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Review financial transactions for proper coding, documentation, approval, and recording
• Assist with the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local indirect tax returns including excise, sales, fuel taxes, and credits across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external auditors and tax return preparers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, trading, and operations teams to ensure data accuracy and timely issue resolution
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Position Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

HTP Energy is a Midwest-based, family-owned company offering wholesale energy solutions to end-users and suppliers throughout North America. We specialize in wholesale supply, distribution, sales and marketing, logistics, risk management, and general consulting services within the energy markets throughout North America.

We are committed to the safety and wellness of our team and the greater good of our communities. To learn more about how we take care of our people, communities and the environment, visit us at: http://www.htpenergy.com .

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close, preparing financial reports, and strengthening accounting processes and internal controls. The position will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and contribute to operational accounting, analysis, and process improvements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and is motivated to solve problems and improve processes within a dynamic and growing organization.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting general ledger accounting, financial close and reporting, account reconciliations, and operational accounting processes while collaborating across teams to promote accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls. This full-time position is based in Onalaska, WI, and the typical work schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours.

Responsibilities also include:

• Assist with maintaining accurate general ledger records
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Review financial transactions for proper coding, documentation, approval, and recording
• Assist with the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local indirect tax returns including excise, sales, fuel taxes, and credits across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external auditors and tax return preparers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, trading, and operations teams to ensure data accuracy and timely issue resolution
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to establish structure and improve processes
• A strategic thinker who is equally comfortable taking a hands-on approach to day-to-day responsibilities
• The ability to work independently while building effective cross-functional partnerships
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement
• The ability to manage a high volume of financial transactions accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

BENEFITS

Competitive wage and retirement program, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time off and holidays available immediately.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) or more years of tax or accounting experience
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook required
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statement reporting
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software, platforms, and internal systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, data analysis, and organizational skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

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