Senior Staff Accountant (On-site)

Ziegler Companies is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting and will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing reports. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment while ensuring compliance and efficiency across all accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare general ledger entries, and document business transactions for Ziegler and/or related entities
• Strong understanding of GAAP and other accounting standards with ability to account for complex transactions, such as deferred revenue, LIFO inventory valuation, lease accounting, interest rate swap accounting, capitalizing versus expensing, and prepaid assets
• Maintain knowledge of software applications to ensure efficient accounting systems
• Ensure lease accounting compliance under ASC 842, including new leases, modifications, and terminations
• Ensure revenue accounting compliance under ASC 606
• Oversee intercompany eliminations
• Drive to improve financial reporting processes
• Determine and post monthly accruals
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
• Assist with monthly financial reporting documents such as income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• Assist with month end and year end close
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of related work experience
• CPA certification preferred
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize tasks
• Effective communication skills
• Personal Attributes: Attention to Detail, Commitment / Dependability, Integrity, Problem Solving, Efficiency
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, exposure to Power BI and Power Query