Senior Accountant

Talentify; Town of Middleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Middleton, WI, is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive accurate monthly close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and thorough reconciliations. You will manage journal entries, fixed assets, and cost/inventory accounting for a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on internal controls and SOX compliance.

The role offers a hybrid schedule or can be fully onsite at our Middleton office, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and opportunities to contribute to process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 3–5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Public accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead general ledger close activities and analyze financial statements.
• Support Accounts Payables processes including vouching and invoice reviews.
• Assist cost and inventory accounting for manufacturing operations.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly reconciliations with documentation.
• Develop monthly analyses for internal/external reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Support fixed assets, CIP tracking, depreciation, and audits.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Assist internal and external audits and SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as AR backup when needed.

Skills

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Integrity

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and fixed asset management. This role is integral to the monthly close process and ensuring adherence to GAAP throughout the general ledger.

The role may work a hybrid schedule or fully onsite at our Middleton, WI, office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Accounts Payables including vouching, check runs, approvals, and invoice / pack slip repositories.
• Lead general ledger close activities; ensure accurate transaction recording; analyze financial statements and investigate variances.
• Support cost and inventory accounting for manufacturing operations.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations with thorough documentation.
• Develop monthly financial analysis supporting internal and external reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Support fixed assets, including CIP tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and periodic audits.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Support internal/external audit activities.
• Ensure adherence to SOX controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and drive process improvements.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Be a backup to AR.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
• 3-5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Public accounting experience a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated integrity and discretion with confidential information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset

Please Note:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, an E-Verify employer, and a drug-free company. This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

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