Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives on turning financial data into meaningful business insights? Do you enjoy working beyond the numbers-analyzing trends, identifying opportunities, and influencing decision-making? If so, this role is for you! SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives on turning financial data into meaningful business insights? Do you enjoy working beyond the numbers-analyzing trends, identifying opportunities, and influencing decision-making? If so, this role is for you!We are looking for a Senior Accountant to play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of our financial operations. This position goes beyond traditional accounting-partnering with leadership to provide analysis, insights, and recommendations that support both operational and strategic decisions. Who You'll Work For... While most companies that sell pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo's passion for food and family reaches all the way back to where pizza was born. "Papa Palermo" brought cherished recipes from Sicily to America, and that legacy continues today.Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We take an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach to deliver high-quality products recognized by both the industry and consumers.Our commitment to quality has made Palermo's a leader in private label frozen pizza and contract manufacturing. Perks... 20 free pizzas per month Competitive salary with bonus potential Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday Comprehensive benefits starting the 1st of the month after hire 401(k) & Roth with company match (fully vested Day 1) Career growth and development opportunities Where you'll work... Located on Canal Street in Milwaukee, our headquarters sits alongside our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Menomonee River Valley. This role will be fully onsite. What You'll Do... Lead key components of the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses Analyze financial results, explain variances, and provide actionable insights Support financial reporting packages and ensure data integrity Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning Oversee fixed assets and lease accounting, including depreciation and compliance Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within financial and operational data Support audit and compliance processes, maintaining audit-ready documentation Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort What You Bring... Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required) 3-5 years of accounting experience (manufacturing/CPG preferred) Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems CPA (preferred) Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business insights High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Why You'll Succeed... You don't just report numbers—you interpret and explain them You identify trends and proactively solve problems before they You bring structure and efficiency to complex financial processes You operate with strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail You are a trusted partner who helps leadership make better decisions #J-18808-Ljbffr Palermo's Pizza