Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing organization on the lakeshore in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite role is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong core accounting knowledge and can support a fast-evolving business environment with accuracy and consistency. The position will play a key role in maintaining reliable financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.

• Perform detailed account analysis to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate reporting.

• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items to keep cash records current.

• Assist with selected parts of the customer billing process to help maintain timely invoicing and cash flow.

• Review financial data across multiple accounts and provide support for ongoing accounting adjustments and reporting needs.

• Contribute to accounting operations during periods of organizational growth and process change, including work involving current financial software tools.

• Partner with internal team members to strengthen day-to-day accounting workflows and support overall close performance.

• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close responsibilities in a corporate or manufacturing environment.

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Proven ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and follow through on reconciling items.

• Solid Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and financial data review.

• Experience performing account analysis and identifying issues that affect financial accuracy.