Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our finance team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting, strengthening day-to-day accounting operations, and helping maintain reliable records across the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments on budgeting, audits, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and classified.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation of supporting schedules to the general ledger.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes by preparing reports, updating financial data, and supporting budget analysis activities.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, analyze financial data, and provide insights to support business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls while identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist with special projects, financial analyses, and accounting initiatives as assigned by management.
• Provide support across various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general accounting as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Proven experience in an accounting role with strong involvement in month-end close activities.

• Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation practices.

• Experience performing bank reconciliations and researching discrepancies across financial records.

• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and balance sheet reconciliation.

• Ability to support financial statement preparation, variance analysis, budgeting, and audit requests.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial reporting and analysis.