Senior Technical Accountant

Badger Meter•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Senior Technical Accountant plays a key role in Badger Meter’s external financial reporting and technical accounting functions. This position prepares and supports quarterly and annual SEC filings; researches and documents accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP; monitors and assists with implementation of new accounting standards; and maintains accounting policies for significant and complex accounting areas. The role also coordinates selected tax compliance information requests, supports quarterly reviews and annual audits, and partners with accounting and operational teams to promote accurate and consistent financial reporting. The position oversees or supports reporting and accounting work involving cash flows, equity activity, retirement plan audits, leases, revenue recognition, acquisitions, and complex month-end close areas. It also contributes to improving technical accounting and financial reporting processes, including standardization, automation, data integrity, and internal controls. Work is performed in an office environment and requires operation of standard office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Set high standards of performance, take responsibility for assignments, and demonstrate accountability.
Take prompt, proactive action to accomplish work goals and achieve results beyond what is required.
Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, and listen actively.
Collaborate with people across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Demonstrate a continuous-improvement mindset focused on simplifying accounting and reporting processes.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting or public company experience.
Experience with disclosure management tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and disclosure checklists.
Prepare monthly consolidated cash flow statements and supporting workpapers.
Prepare and file forms required due to equity activity in compliance with SEC regulations.
Serve as finance lead for the 401(k) audit, provide information to the auditor, and prepare and file Form 11-K.
Support data requests for annual proxy statement disclosures.
Coordinate with external and internal auditors on quarterly reviews and the annual financial statement audit, and implement changes needed for U.S. GAAP compliance.
Coordinate with external tax accountants to gather data for quarterly tax compliance.
Prepare or coordinate assigned tax schedules with guidance from external tax accountants, including state apportionment, 162(m), deferred revenue, and R&D tax credits.
Research complex accounting transactions, monitor new FASB standards and SEC reporting requirements, and prepare technical accounting memoranda documenting guidance, analysis, conclusions, disclosures, and financial statement impact.
Partner with the business to understand operational impacts and implement new financial and accounting requirements.
Update and maintain the Company Accounting Policy Manual with site accounting teams to support compliance and accurate financial reporting.
Assist in developing accounting policies and processes that support standardization, simplification, data integrity, and effective internal controls.
Manage global lease accounting under ASC 842, maintain lease accounting software, and review monthly entries and related financial statement disclosures.
Maintain ownership of the Company revenue recognition policy and update its internal policy memorandum for business changes or acquisitions as necessary.
Review and document key customer contracts for compliance with ASC 606 and Company revenue recognition policies.
Complete quarterly and annual revenue testing and analysis, including analysis of standalone selling price, overtime versus point-in-time recognition, and other contract obligations.
Support completed acquisitions, including opening balance sheet reviews and other integration activities.
Back up or assist with key workpapers and month-end close processes for complex accounting areas, such as equity, warranty, and BEACON SaaS.
Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and strengthen technical accounting and financial reporting processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus.
Eligibility for annual pay increases.
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
15 days of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Retirement plan contribution: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar contributed by the employee, up to 7% of eligible compensation.
Additional annual company contribution of 5% of eligible compensation to the Defined Contribution account.
Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program, basic group life insurance, short-term disability, and other benefits.
Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
Voluntary additional life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.