Senior Accountant

Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction company in the Waukesha County area to identify an experienced Senior Accountant for a key role on their corporate accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, improvement-focused mindset.

For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of public accounting foundation and 3+ years of industry experience, along with an interest in change management, process improvement, and long-term growth within a private equity-backed organization. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, strengthening accounting processes, and helping support a business through continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational teams to review contract activity and apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and complete reconciliations for key balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset setup, depreciation, retirements, and supporting schedules
• Manage lease accounting activities under ASC 842 and identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and supporting systems
• Coordinate documentation and schedules for external audits, tax filings, regulatory reviews, and other compliance-related requests
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support preparation and review of financial statements, management reporting, budgets, and forecasts
• Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow forecasting
• Analyze monthly financial results against budget and forecast, and communicate key variances and trends to leadership
• Participate in special projects and recommend process improvements that drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including strong experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations
• Public accounting background strongly preferred
• 3+ years of industry experience required, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or a project-based environment
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting
• Construction accounting, audit, or public accounting experience is highly preferred
• Experience preparing journal entries, month-end reporting packages, and financial analysis with a high level of accuracy
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Acumatica, or similar platforms preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus