Senior Staff Accountant - Manufacturer - Kenosha, WI

• Clear opportunities for internal growth and career advancement
• Stable, fast-growing organization with long-term upside

About Our Client

I'm partnered with a privately held industrial metals company supporting large-scale commercial construction and infrastructure projects across the U.S. As the company continues to grow, they have added a newly created Senior Staff Accountant position to join the team near their office near Kenosha, WI.Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Staff Accountant will support the accounting and finance functions within the organization. This individual will support the financial accounting and reporting functions for a privately held industrial organization. Responsibilities include overseeing billing activities and processing project-related change orders, assisting with financial forecasting and projections, maintaining and updating general ledger activity across multiple accounts, and supporting the month-end close process along with the overall financial reporting cycle.

Job Description

Senior Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Support period-end close activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, including consolidated statements and supporting schedules
• Perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepare bank and intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities
• Support project accounting activities, including work-in-process analysis and revenue recognition under percentage-of-completion methodology to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assist with inventory accounting processes, including reconciliations and support for physical inventory counts when applicable
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities, including monthly projections, quarterly forecasts, and annual operating plans
• Support reporting requirements for a corporate parent organization and assist with related deliverables as needed
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on strengthening controls, improving efficiency, and enhancing reporting accuracy
• Provide support to accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as needed

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; an accounting focus is preferred but not required.
• 2-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including involvement in month-end close.
• Experience within either a manufacturing or construction environment is required, with a background in corporate accounting or project accounting.
• Experience working with an ERP system is required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Strong, comprehensive benefits offering
• Stable organization with continued growth and long-term upside
• Broad exposure across multiple areas of the business
• High-visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership
• Strong emphasis on mentorship, training, and professional development
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
• Clear opportunities for internal growth and career advancement

Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!

Contact

Mia Quinn

Quote job ref

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