Senior Accountant

Chartwell Midwest • Middleton, WI

6h

About The Position

Assists with the preparation and accuracy of monthly and year-to-date financial reports. Supports the annual audit, budget, payroll, and accounts payable functions, and serves as backup to the Controller.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of recent experience in Accounting and Finance.
• Experience and strong knowledge in month-end close and reporting, accounts payable, fixed assets, and payroll.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close process.
• Use financial accounting systems for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Serve as the accounts payable system administrator.
• Review payroll.
• Review daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Review policies and procedures to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Recommend process changes when appropriate.
• Reconcile business insurance.
• Assist with the annual audit.
• Assist with the annual tax return.
• Assist with the annual budget.
• Approve ACH payments to cover department absences.
• Handle confidential information, including compensation.
• Interact with and assist related parties (UW) and UWHCD employees when necessary.
• Complete external surveys as requested.
• Perform other Accounting and Finance duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior