If you have accounting experience and want to work with a well-respected Manufacturing firm, Robert Half has an opening for a Senior Accountant. Preparing and consolidating financial statements, analyzing and reconciling accounts, analyzing cash flow, preparing audits, and managing internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting are among the key responsibilities for this role. This position requires top-notch analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This Senior Accountant role is located in the Berlin, Wisconsin area. Great compensation, benefits, and chances for advancement are all part of the package.
Your responsibilities in this role
- Contribute to coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
- Provide monthly accounting closure procedures and deliverables, which includes journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP
- Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
- Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests
- Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations
- Commitment to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
- Coordinate Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Requirements of the position:
- Experience in SOX control execution/documentation
- Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
- Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
- Vow to meet business deadlines
- 3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
- Must have excellent time management skills
- Deep understanding of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
- Foundational knowledge in account reconciliation
- Adeptness in financial reporting
- Practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Month end closings experience desired
- Command of account reconciliation
- Prior work done in public accounting is desired
- ERP system experience
- BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
- Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
- Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well
- Skill with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
- Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills