Senior Accountant

Kforce Inc; Whitewater (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life, disability & ADD insurance to-?e

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to join our finance team in a hybrid role in Wisconsin.

You will prepare and analyze financial statements, manage budgets and forecasts, and drive cost optimization while ensuring GAAP compliance and timely tax filings. You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, maintain the general ledger, coordinate with auditors, and support internal controls with strong Excel and accounting software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 2 years in a senior accounting role.
• Strong grasp of GAAP and tax regulations.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Working conditions: Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring timely GAAP compliance.
• Assist in developing and managing annual budgets and forecasts, optimizing costs.
• Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely processing.
• Maintain general ledger, perform reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare accurate tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulations and staying updated on tax laws.
• Coordinate with external auditors for financial audits, prepare schedules, and manage inquiries.
• Manage financial systems and accounting software for data accuracy.
• Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures for compliance and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring timely GAAP compliance
• Assist in developing and managing annual budgets and forecasts, optimizing costs
• Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making and identify areas for improvement
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely processing
• Maintain general ledger, perform reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare accurate tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulations and staying updated on tax laws
• Coordinate with external auditors for financial audits, prepare schedules, and manage inquiries
• Manage financial systems and accounting software for data accuracy
• Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures for compliance and internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 2 years in a senior accounting role
• Strong grasp of GAAP and tax regulations
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Working Conditions: Hybrid

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off.
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.