Senior Accountant - GAAP Close, Budgeting & Reporting

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Staff retirement savings plans

Job summary

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc seeks a Senior Accountant to support month-end and year-end closes, maintain accurate financial reporting, and ensure GAAP compliance.

The role covers payroll processing, A/P and A/R, budgeting assistance, and audit support. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in finance are required, with knowledge of Sage, Paycom and Tessitura.

Excellent analytical and communication skills, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business and 5+ years of finance experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Sage, Paycom, and Tessitura is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Record cash transactions and reconcile bank accounts in Sage daily.
• Reconcile & record bi-weekly payroll in Sage by the Friday after each pay period.
• Prepare monthly department financial statements by the 10th business day.
• Assist with annual budget, GAAP compliance, and year-end audit activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Sage

Paycom

Tessitura

Bank reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage

Paycom

Tessitura

Job description

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc seeks a Senior Accountant to support month-end and year-end closes, maintain accurate financial reporting, and ensure GAAP compliance.

The role covers payroll processing, A/P and A/R, budgeting assistance, and audit support. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in finance are required, with knowledge of Sage, Paycom and Tessitura.

Excellent analytical and communication skills, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced environment.