We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial reporting, general ledger management, and project costing. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization’s financial strategy while collaborating with leadership to drive operational efficiency. Responsibilities: • Manage all core accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll accounting. • Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. • Maintain and enhance job costing systems to ensure precise tracking of project costs and margins. • Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to support business decisions. • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audit requirements, and organizational policies. • Coordinate external audits, regulatory filings, and tax submissions. • Develop and enforce robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Create detailed financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and board meetings. • Collaborate with operations teams to align financial processes with organizational goals. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. • Proficiency in financial reporting, general ledger management, and cost accounting. • Strong knowledge of accounting systems, with JobBoss experience being advantageous. • Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting. • Proven ability to handle month-end close processes, journal entries, and bank reconciliations. • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining financial information to diverse audiences. • High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy in all financial tasks.

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Pewaukee, WI
onsite
Temporary
31.66 - 36.66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial reporting, general ledger management, and project costing. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization’s financial strategy while collaborating with leadership to drive operational efficiency. Responsibilities: • Manage all core accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll accounting. • Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. • Maintain and enhance job costing systems to ensure precise tracking of project costs and margins. • Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to support business decisions. • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audit requirements, and organizational policies. • Coordinate external audits, regulatory filings, and tax submissions. • Develop and enforce robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Create detailed financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and board meetings. • Collaborate with operations teams to align financial processes with organizational goals. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
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