Senior Accountant

Alliant Power•Windsor, WI

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing analytical support to leadership. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on complex accounting tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for assigned accounts.
Analyze variances and trends, providing explanations for significant fluctuations.
Maintain and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
Review and approve reconciliations prepared by junior accounting staff.
Ensure the integrity of the general ledger through ongoing review and clean-up activities.
Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
Maintain documentation of accounting policies and internal controls.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency in accounting operations.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
Mentor and support junior accountants and accounting staff.
Assist in the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools.
Provide feedback on system needs/changes.
Assist other employees both in and out of the department.
Perform other related duties, assignments and projects as required.