Senior Accountant

LJ Design & Manufacturing; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Design & Manufacturing in Wisconsin seeks a Senior Accountant to strengthen financial reporting, close processes, and ERP-driven manufacturing accounting. This role advances accounting skills and supports cost, inventory, and financial analysis within a growing manufacturing environment.

The right candidate is eager to learn, contribute, and develop into a key member of the accounting team as the company grows, working closely with operations, engineering, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required or equivalent.
• 3-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Familiarity with manufacturing accounting, inventory transactions, and cost accounting concepts.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems; Epicor ERP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Lead assigned month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Process and oversee accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, approval workflow, and vendor payments.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer account reconciliation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Maintain inventory accounting records, review inventory transactions, and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support ERP and financial system enhancements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with operations, engineering, sales, and leadership teams.
• Develop expertise in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, and business analysis.
• Partner with the CFO and leadership team on special projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Multitasking

Manufacturing accounting concepts

ERP/ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Epicor ERP

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Senior Accountant who is ready to take the next step in their accounting career and grow with the company. This is an opportunity for someone with a solid accounting foundation who is ready to expand their knowledge and take on increasing responsibility in financial reporting, month-end close, ERP systems, and manufacturing accounting.

The ideal candidate does not need to have extensive senior-level experience. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, contribute, and develop into a key member of our accounting team as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and experience listed in italics are preferred but not required.

Month-End & Financial Reporting

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Lead assigned month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.

Daily Accounting Operations

• Process and oversee accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, approval workflow, and vendor payments.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer account reconciliation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Maintain inventory accounting records, review inventory transactions, and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support ERP and financial system enhancements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with operations, engineering, sales, and leadership teams.
• Develop expertise in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, and business analysis.
• Partner with the CFO and leadership team on special projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives, with opportunities for expanded responsibility and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
• 3-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Familiarity with manufacturing accounting, inventory transactions, and cost accounting concepts.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems in an accounting or manufacturing environment. Epicor ERP experience a plus.