Accounting Manager

Wausau Homes, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
  • 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with ERP systems and accounting software
  • Preferred: CPA designation
  • Preferred: Industry experience in manufacturing, construction, or homebuilding

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members
  • Establish performance expectations and conduct reviews
  • Prioritize departmental workload to ensure deadlines are met
  • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses
  • Oversee vendor payments and accounts payable processes
  • Identify automation opportunities and ERP enhancements

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement in leadership
  • Support for professional development and training
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Focus on process improvement and innovation
  • Potential for involvement in strategic financial initiatives
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, leading and developing team members, and supporting strategic financial initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members
  • Establish performance expectations and conduct reviews
  • Prioritize departmental workload to ensure deadlines are met
  • Foster collaboration and cross-training within the team


Financial Management & Reporting
  • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses
  • Support preparation of financial statements and management reports
  • Analyze financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities


Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
  • Oversee vendor payments and AP processes
  • Monitor AR activities, collections, and aging reports
  • Support cash flow improvements and working capital initiatives


Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures
  • Support annual audits and regulatory compliance
  • Improve accounting workflows and reporting processes
  • Identify automation opportunities and ERP enhancements


Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
  • 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with ERP systems and accounting software


Preferred:
  • CPA designation
  • Manufacturing, construction, homebuilding, or related industry experience


Ideal Candidate

You are a collaborative leader who enjoys solving problems, building strong processes, and helping others succeed. You can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with long-term strategic thinking while maintaining a high level of accuracy and integrity.

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If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the team that's helping families build the homes they've always dreamed of.

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