Senior Accounting Specialist

The Howard Company•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Specialist assists with daily accounting functions and month-end financial reporting. The role requires experience with or a strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Understanding manufacturing is a plus.

Requirements

One to three years of accounting experience.
Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
High proficiency with accounting software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Two years of accounting classes or an accounting degree.
Understanding of manufacturing.
Experience with Syteline software.

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close processes, including creating and posting journal entries.
Assist in preparing monthly balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements.
Maintain the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts.
Prepare and send customer invoices weekly.
Prepare daily order information and scorecard meeting information.
File required monthly sales tax returns.
Assist with accounting for customer returns.
Record customer returns, adjust customer order prices, and issue refunds when necessary.
Assist accounts receivable with the collections process when necessary.
Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents needed for the annual audit and tax returns.
Follow Howard Company rules and regulations as noted in the Employee Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.