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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Description You will use your knowledge and skills to prepare and consolidate financial statements, analyze and reconcile accounts, analyze cash flow, build budgets and forecasts, prepare audits, and manage internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. Candidates with strong analytical skills and a preference for challenging and fast-paced work environments will be successful in this position. The company boasts excellent compensation and benefits and offers potential for advancement.
Your responsibilities
Assemble monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Successfully collaborate with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, controls and provide support on special requests when necessary
Perform monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP
Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Coordinate Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Review financial information such as trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc. and present analysis in a clear manner
Apply oneself to various department-wide initiatives Requirements - Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Grant accounting experience desired
Wide ranging experience with in-house payroll
Monthly Accruals experience highly desired
Quality experience with payroll systems for 100-500 employees
Proven knowledge of Monthly Close Processes
Well-founded grasp of Monthly Financial Reporting
Earlier work involving ADP - Payroll
Practical knowledge of Abila MIP
General familiarity with Monthly Financial Statements
Expertise in non-profit fund accounting
Foundational knowledge in Monthly Account Reconciliation
Proficiency in Month-end Close Activities
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
5+ years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Proficiency with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
Engages effectively in self-directed time management and prioritization of workload
Efficient in ERP systems
Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
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