Senior Technical Accountant

Badger Meter, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Health, vision, and dental coverage

PTO 15 days + 11 holidays

Retirement plan with company match and

Tuition reimbursement

HSA & FSA options

Job summary

Badger Meter, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to lead external financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and support quarterly/annual SEC filings.

You will coordinate with auditors, tax teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure accurate disclosures and compliance. The role requires CPA and 5+ years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and ERP experience. Join a team delivering high-quality financial reporting and continuous improvement across policy, controls, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience; public company experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required or actively pursuing.
• Understanding of GAAP is required; experience with SEC reporting is a plus.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with disclosure management tools and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q/10-K) and related disclosures.
• Prepare monthly consolidated cash flow statements and supporting workpapers.
• Coordinate with auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audits; assist with tax compliance data requests.
• Lead for 401(k) audit and related forms; support proxy statement disclosures.
• Research complex accounting transactions and prepare memos on guidance and disclosures.
• Maintain and update accounting policy manuals and standardization efforts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

CPA

5+ years accounting/finance

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Disclosure management tools

Job description

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:

Position Overview:

The Senior Technical Accountant plays a key role in the Company’s external financial reporting and technical accounting functions. The position prepares and supports quarterly and annual SEC filings, researches and documents accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP, monitors and assists with the implementation of new accounting standards and maintains accounting policies for significant and complex accounting areas. The position also coordinates selected tax compliance information requests, supports the quarterly review and annual audit processes, and partners with accounting and operational teams to promote accurate and consistent financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K financial statements and related footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and disclosure checklists.
• Prepare monthly consolidated cash flow statements and related supporting workpapers.
• Prepare and file necessary forms driven by equity activity in compliance with SEC regulations.
• Serve as the finance lead for the 401(k) audit providing necessary information to the auditor; prepare and file the 11-K.
• Support data requests for annual proxy statement disclosures.
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors on the quarterly reviews, annual financial statement audit, implementing any necessary changes to be U.S. GAAP compliant.
• Coordinate with external tax accountants to facilitate data gathering for quarterly tax compliance.
• With guidance from external tax accountants, prepare or coordinate assigned tax schedules, including state apportionment, 162(m), deferred revenue, R&D tax credits, and others as necessary.
• Research complex accounting transactions, monitor new FASB standards and SEC reporting requirements and prepare technical accounting memos documenting applicable guidance, analysis, conclusions, disclosures and financial statement impact. Partner with the business to understand operational impacts and implement new financial and accounting requirements.
• Update and maintain Company Accounting Policy Manual working with site accounting teams to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the development of accounting policies and processes that drive standardization, simplification, data integrity and effective internal controls.
• Manage global lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842; maintain lease accounting software, review of monthly entries and related financial statement disclosures.
• Maintain ownership over Company revenue recognition policy, updating internal policy memo for any business changes or acquisitions, as necessary.
• Review and document key customer contracts to ensure compliance with ASC 606 and Company revenue recognition policies.
• Complete quarterly and annual revenue testing and analysis to support Company adherence to ASC 606, including standalone selling price, overtime versus point in time and other contract obligations.
• Provide support for completed acquisitions, including opening balance sheet review and other integration activities.
• Backup and/or assist with execution of key workpapers and month-end close processes for complex accounting areas, including equity, warranty, BEACON SaaS, or others as needed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and strengthen technical accounting and financial reporting process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience; public accounting or public company experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with disclosure management tools and ERP systems preferred

Competencies:

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset for simplifying processes and improving accounting and reporting.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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