Senior Accountant

Jobot; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

PTO Package

401k with match

Job summary

A dynamic life sciences company in Wisconsin is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join their team. This role involves ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and GAAP standards, creating journal entries, and reconciling financial accounts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA preferred, and a strong background in the scientific industry. Joining this team offers a unique opportunity for growth in a collaborative environment that values adaptability and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in the scientific industry.
• Proficient in SEC rules and GAAP standards.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and GAAP standards.
• Review and analyze credit card activity.
• Create and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Reconcile balance sheets and financial accounts.
• Develop and implement internal controls.

Skills

Detailed-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Expensify

ADP

Job description

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Job details:

Senior Accountant

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jerry Sipocz

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a growing life sciences and biotechnology company that operates in a dynamic, innovation‑driven environment. The organization is expanding its footprint and capabilities, presenting an exciting opportunity for experienced finance professionals to join a team supporting both operational excellence and strategic growth.

They are looking to add strong financial leadership to enhance reporting, controls, and core accounting processes as the business scales. This role offers broad exposure to cross‑functional collaboration, meaningful ownership of key financial areas, and the chance to grow your career alongside a company that values adaptability, performance, and continuous improvement.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive health benefits package
• PTO Package
• 401k with match

Job Details

We are seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join our team in the scientific industry.

Responsibilities

1. Applying knowledge of SEC regulations and GAAP standards to ensure compliance in all accounting activities.
2. Reviewing and analyzing credit card activity to ensure transactions are coded correctly and timely in Expensify.
3. Creating and posting journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
4. Reconciling balance sheets and other financial accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
5. Reconciling payroll to ADP reports to prepare journal entries.
6. Developing and implementing internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
7. Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
8. Participating in the annual audit process by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. CPA highly preferred.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in the scientific industry.
4. Proficient in SEC rules and regulations, GAAP standards, and other relevant accounting principles.
5. Experience with Expensify and ADP systems.
6. Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk management.
7. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to review complex financial data and draw accurate conclusions.
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
9. High proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel.
10. Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking scientific advancements with your accounting expertise. This role offers a unique blend of accounting and finance tasks that will keep you engaged and challenged. If you are a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for the scientific industry, we want to hear from you.

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