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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
Senior Accountant at Robert Half Senior Accountant at Robert Half in Janesville, Wisconsin Posted in about 20 hours ago.
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full-time Sr. Accountant role in Janesville, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is looking for a Sr. Accountant for a manufacturing company in Janesville, WI. This role involves overseeing critical accounting functions and providing insights to enhance operational performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and expertise in Microsoft Excel, especially in creating and managing pivot tables.
Responsibilities:
- Month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Preparing and posting journal entries.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify financial information.
- Oversee bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity for accuracy.
- Develop and update cash flow forecasts to support financial planning.
- Conduct cash flow analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Handle intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
- Supervise accounts payable operations and provide guidance to team members.
- Collaborate with other departments to support financial decision-making and reporting. Identify and implement improvements to enhance accounting processes and efficiency. Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in month-end close processes and general ledger management.
- Strong skills in creating, modifying, and troubleshooting pivot tables in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage bank reconciliations and cash activity.
- Knowledge of cash flow forecasting and analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with handling intercompany transactions.
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities to manage and supervise AP functions effectively.