Sr. Accountant

RPMGlobal; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO from day one

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

RPMGlobal is hiring a Senior Accountant responsible for accurate monthly close, general ledger maintenance, and timely financial reporting for CableCom and Midwest Fiber Networks.

You will prepare journal entries, manage reconciliations, support budgeting and forecasting, and oversee accounts payable/receivable processes while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Five+ years of progressive accounting experience including month-end close.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead components of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy per GAAP and policies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Oversee accounts payable processes and vendor management.
• Support accounts receivable activities and collections.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek ComputerEase

ERP systems

Job description

We're hiring a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting for CableCom and Midwest Fiber Networks. This position plays a key role in the monthly close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable oversight and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

What You'll Do:

• Lead assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure established deadlines are met
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, allocations, fixed assets, depreciation, and other recurring or adjusting entries
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports
• Perform budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis and communicate meaningful findings to the Accounting Manager and business leaders
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis
• Provide senior-level oversight of accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, purchase order matching, payment approvals, weekly payment runs, vendor maintenance, and statement reconciliations
• Review recurring invoices, employee credit card activity, and other disbursements for accuracy, proper authorization, and appropriate general ledger classification
• Support customer billing, including monthly service invoices, construction billings, and other contract-based invoicing
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, assist with collection follow-up, and resolve billing or payment discrepancies
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including significant general ledger and month-end close responsibilities
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems; Deltek ComputerEase experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and drive them to resolution
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments
• High level of integrity, judgment, and discretion when handling confidential financial information

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO that starts accruing on your first day of employment, paid holidays, referral bonuses and more.