Senior Accountant

Company: MacLean-Fogg
Location: Whitewater
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in overseeing and managing advanced accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient financial operations. This position supports complex financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and reconciliations while driving continuous improvement in accounting processes. As a senior-level professional, the Senior Accountant mentors’ junior staff, contributes to strategic decision-making, and collaborates across departments to achieve organizational goals. Job Details: Position Type: Full-Time/Salary (Exempt) Work Location: Onsite, Whitewater, WI 53190 Key Responsibilities Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion in compliance with GAAP. Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions, resolving complex issues and ensuring accurate transaction processing. Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger and subledgers, ensuring data integrity and alignment with accounting policies. Perform and review complex reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany transactions, resolving discrepancies promptly. Prepare and review detailed financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, providing insights to leadership. Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, preparing required documentation, addressing findings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ensure adherence to accounting regulations and organizational policies, maintaining strong internal controls. Contribute to the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, analyzing variances and recommending adjustments to achieve financial objectives. Perform in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making. Monitor and control expenses, provide insights to ensure alignment with budgetary goals and identify areas for cost optimization. Identify inefficiencies in accounting processes, recommend improvements, and implement best practices to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Leverage advanced accounting software, ERP systems, and reporting tools to improve workflows and data analysis capabilities. Assist in developing and updating accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and align with industry standards. Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to junior accounting staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring high team performance. Collaborate with finance, operations, and leadership teams to address accounting needs, support projects, and align financial strategies with organizational objectives. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications (Required) Education: Bachelor's Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of accounting experience. Qualifications (Preferred) Certifications: CPA or another related certification Physical Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

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