Senior Accountant

Do you want to be part of a hard-working team that learns something new every day? Join our top-notch Accounting & Finance team that supports each other and works together to build both individual success as well as drive organizational development. Come seize the endless opportunities that Milk Source has to offer!

Milk Source is looking for an action and detail oriented Senior Accountant to join our team at the Milk Source Office! Our Senior Accountant will assist in the general accounting operations within the Finance and Accounting department.

This full-time, salaried role is 100% in office in Kaukauna, WI and includes competitive compensation & full benefits!

Reports to: Director of Finance

Overall Responsibilities: Overall responsibilities include maintaining general accounting controls and processes in compliance with GAAP, active role in the monthly and annual financial reporting processes as well as the monthly and annual closing processes, preparation of journal entries to record activity, annual audit and tax return work, and maintaining account reconciliations.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information; document financial transactions by entering account information; and substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and performing account reconciliations.Assist with monthly and annual closing processes via the preparation and approval of journal entries.Assist in the annual audit and tax returns filings by preparing schedules/information requested by an outside CPA firm and actively engage with the external auditors as needed.Assume an active role in the monthly and annual financial reporting process and identify inefficient procedures and suggest possible improvements to the current accounting and financial reporting processes.Drive change and improvement through deep understanding of processes.Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.Assist with the monitoring and timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, perform research for new or changing initiatives/transactions and make recommendations to ensure compliance with accounting standards.Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.Perform miscellaneous accounting tasks, financial and profitability analysis, system management, and other special projects as assigned.

Education & Experience:Minimum BS degree in Accounting with 3 or more years accounting experience in a GAAP environmentStrong Microsoft Office experience – Excel, Word & OutlookMust have experience in advanced Excel featuresCPA is preferredMicrosoft Dynamics GP experience a plusThis role requires the demonstrated ability to apply technical accounting and time management skills in order to achieve established goals and meet recognized deadlinesMulti-facility experience a plus

Skills & Attributes:TEAM (together everyone achieves more) player – works effortlessly with othersAbility to build and maintain good relationships cross functionally throughout Milk Source to both provide support and obtain information needed to fulfill the Finance Team vision.Strong planning and organizational skills with an ability to manage several diverse projects simultaneously, effectively and efficiently.Ability to resolve complex problems positively and professionally in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detail- ensuring things are done right the first time, including quality and information monitoringStrong analytical agility, problem solving and decision-making skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to facilitate and manage changeResults driven, strong initiative and commitment to achieve results that support organizational objectives through creativity and innovationMaintain strict confidentialityFlexibility to backup other key accounting processesDependable and able to prioritize and manage competing work duties with efficiencyAccountability and urgency – takes ownership of the job every single day while striving to learn, grow, and advance career