<p>We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our finance team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting, strengthening day-to-day accounting operations, and helping maintain reliable records across the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments on budgeting, audits, and financial analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and classified.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation of supporting schedules to the general ledger.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes by preparing reports, updating financial data, and supporting budget analysis activities.</li><li>Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, analyze financial data, and provide insights to support business decision-making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls while identifying opportunities for process improvements.</li><li>Assist with special projects, financial analyses, and accounting initiatives as assigned by management.</li><li>Provide support across various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general accounting as needed.</li></ul>

<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</p><p>• Proven experience in an accounting role with strong involvement in month-end close activities.</p><p>• Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation practices.</p><p>• Experience performing bank reconciliations and researching discrepancies across financial records.</p><p>• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and balance sheet reconciliation.</p><p>• Ability to support financial statement preparation, variance analysis, budgeting, and audit requests.</p><p>• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.</p><p>• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial reporting and analysis.</p>

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