Senior Accountant

Springs Window Fashions; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Springs Window Fashions, based in Middleton, WI, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our corporate finance team in a hybrid role with in-office Mon-Wed and remote Thu-Fri. You will support daily General Ledger operations, close processes, prepare journal entries, analyze variances, and collaborate with operations to build KPI dashboards and cost models for our manufacturing facility.

Travel is expected to be less than 5%, and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 4+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in corporate accounting or public audit experience.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; cost accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Previous experience with the e-Pic system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the General Accounting department and period-end close, including journal entries, financial reports, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze financial statements for unusual trends and collaborate with other departments to resolve root causes.
• Propose and implement improvements for efficiencies or internal controls.
• Develop KPI dashboards with Controllers and Plant Managers to measure manufacturing performance.
• Assist in BOM buildout for the major facility, including labor, overhead, and material costs.
• Analyze monthly variances in materials, labor, overhead, and freight.
• Participate in annual budgeting planning.
• Handle complex balance sheet accounts such as inventory, leases, accounts receivable/payable, and customer deposits.
• Support future ERP migration projects.
• Travel less than 5%.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

e-Pic system

Job description

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Senior Accountant based in our Middleton, WI Corporate Headquarters.

This is a hybrid role with in-office days Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday and remote on Thursday & Friday.

Position Summary

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 6,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings. Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates. We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the General Accounting department and the period end financial close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, financial reports and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Analyze financial statements and accounts for unusual trends or discrepancies and interact with other departments as needed to resolve the root cause of any problem
• Offer, initiate, and implement recommendations for improved efficiencies or stronger internal controls
• Work with Controller and Plant Manager to develop operational performance metrics and KPI dashboards that can be used to measure and improve operational effectiveness within a complex, growth focused, high-performance enterprise
• Work with Controller and Plant Manager in the buildout of the bill of materials for our major manufacturing facility which includes the development of labor and overhead rates and material costs
• Analyze monthly materials cost variances as well as monthly labor, overhead and freight costs
• Participates in the planning and preparation of the annual budget
• Responsible for more complex balance sheet accounts including the inventory, leasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and customer deposit accounts
• Assist in the future ERP migration project
• Projects as assigned
• Expected Travel: less than 5%

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance; CPA a plus
• 4+ years of experience, preferably in a mid to large corporate accounting environment or public audit experience
• Corporate accounting / General ledger experience
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Cost accounting experience preferred
• Previous experience with e-Pic system is a plus

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Exhibits a professional manner in working with others and strives to establish and enhance working relationships with operations team to drive growth and efficiency
• Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects as well as work well under pressure
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
• Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
  • Empowerment - We trust our people.
  • Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
  • Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
  • One Team - We are One Springs Team.
  • Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before evry decision.
  • Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
  • Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.