Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting for our Wisconsin location. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee month-end activities, maintain general ledger integrity, and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of accounting standards, and the confidence to work across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, posting adjustments, and ensuring the general ledger is complete and accurate.
• Examine financial activity across accounts, interpret trends in assets, liabilities, and equity, and help summarize the organization's current and expected financial position.
• Produce month-end reporting packages for leadership, including balance sheet support, profit and loss review, and other financial analyses needed for decision-making.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other key balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Oversee account structure maintenance by establishing new accounts as needed and confirming transactions are recorded to the appropriate ledger categories.
• Monitor fixed asset records, including construction in progress, and maintain depreciation schedules to support accurate monthly expense recognition.
• Review supporting journals and payment activity for errors, completeness, and proper coding, including invoices, checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions.
• Support year-end accounting activities by closing accounts, preparing audit schedules, and assisting with tax return support and external financial statement audits.
• Perform analysis related to unbilled revenue, billing summaries, and other recurring monthly accounting items to improve reporting accuracy and completeness.