Interim Sr. Accountant
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract
Duration: ASAP through mid-March 2027
Work Arrangement: 100% on-site and full-time Monday through Friday
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for an interim opportunity with a manufacturing company in Hartland, WI. This individual will support the Corporate Controller with monthly financial consolidations, reporting, and general accounting activities.
The ideal candidate brings a solid accounting foundation, hands-on experience with month-end close and consolidations, and the ability to work independently across multiple entities and accounting systems. This is a hands-on accounting role with the heaviest workload concentrated around the monthly close cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly financial consolidations and reporting across multiple entities.
- Import, review, and reconcile trial balances using Planful.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
- Support intercompany reconciliations and eliminations as part of the consolidation process.
- Perform variance analysis and investigate financial discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Work with multiple accounting systems to research transactions and reconcile financial information.
- Partner with the Controller and accounting team to resolve issues and support reporting needs.
- Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of general accounting experience, ideally at the Senior Accountant level.
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Exposure to multi-entity accounting, financial consolidations, and intercompany transactions strongly preferred.
- Experience with Planful, QuickBooks, or other ERP/accounting systems is a plus.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and troubleshoot accounting discrepancies.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Manufacturing or multi-entity accounting experience is a plus.