Senior Accountant

Blain's Farm & Fleet • Janesville, WI

36d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team and will assist with month-end close, prepare account reconciliations, and lead process improvements. The position requires a proactive approach to problem solving, and a commitment to achieve deadlines and produce accurate information. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and establish open and collaborative channels of communication. This role will support one of the following functions: Inventory, HR/Payroll or Marketing.
Monthly, quarterly, and annual period close responsibilities for assigned accounts and functional departments:
Meet with leaders to review results and investigate and explain variances to budget or forecast,
Prepare accruals, schedules, reports, and account reconciliations, and
Provide variance analysis and commentary.
Collaborate with department leaders to review financial results, exploring variances against budget and forecast.
Prepare and maintain accurate accruals, schedules, reports, and reconciliations.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for assigned functional departments.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.
Provide support for internal and external audits through documentation and detailed explanations for assigned areas.
Analyze discrepancies and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
Identify and implement enhancements in accounting processes, policies, and systems.
Build and maintain high level knowledge across all business areas by staying current on initiatives, challenges, and opportunities across the business.
Identify, design, and implement process improvements to support finance, operational, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or commensurate experience required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, with active listening skills being equally important.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills to see an initiative through from start to finish.

Nice To Haves

• CPA with public accounting experience preferred.
• Retail experience (multi-unit/multi-state) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual period close responsibilities for assigned accounts and functional departments
• Meet with leaders to review results and investigate and explain variances to budget or forecast
• Prepare accruals, schedules, reports, and account reconciliations
• Provide variance analysis and commentary
• Collaborate with department leaders to review financial results, exploring variances against budget and forecast
• Prepare and maintain accurate accruals, schedules, reports, and reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for assigned functional departments
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and relevant regulations
• Provide support for internal and external audits through documentation and detailed explanations for assigned areas
• Analyze discrepancies and recommend corrective actions where necessary
• Identify and implement enhancements in accounting processes, policies, and systems
• Build and maintain high level knowledge across all business areas by staying current on initiatives, challenges, and opportunities across the business
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to support finance, operational, and strategic initiatives

Benefits

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees