Senior Accountant – GAAP, Analysis & Close

Badger Meter Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Badger Meter Inc. is seeking an experienced accountant for the Milwaukee location. You will handle complex accounting tasks, post journal entries, maintain ledgers, and prepare analyses and audit work papers.

You will also support SOX compliance and year-end closing activities, contributing to accurate financial reporting. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong Excel skills; CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Post all types of journal entries and maintain ledgers.
• Prepare account analyses and audit work papers.
• Monitor closing activities to ensure timely, accurate closes per SOPs and SOX.
• Assist Accounting Manager with procedures and system improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Badger Meter Inc. is seeking an experienced accountant for the Milwaukee location. You will handle complex accounting tasks, post journal entries, maintain ledgers, and prepare analyses and audit work papers.

You will also support SOX compliance and year-end closing activities, contributing to accurate financial reporting. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong Excel skills; CPA is preferred.