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Senior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day general ledger activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and driving accurate monthly and annual close cycles.
- Produce recurring financial statements, management reports, and detailed supporting schedules to ensure leadership has reliable financial information.
- Complete reconciliations across key accounts such as cash, inventory, accruals, prepaids, sales, cost of sales, and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Evaluate operating results against budget and prior periods, research fluctuations, and communicate insights that support business planning.
- Oversee intercompany accounting activity and assist with consolidated reporting requirements to maintain consistency across entities.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis by providing accurate data and actionable recommendations.
- Support audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows, reporting practices, and close procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Participate in system enhancements, implementations, and cross-functional finance projects that impact accounting operations.