Senior Accountant A5

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace.

GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships! What are you looking for in a career? The opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects? The satisfaction and security of working at an employee-owned company? Or maybe the opportunity to improve the quality of life - not just for you and your family, but for the worldwide community at large?

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant in our downtown Milwaukee Headquarters office. As a Senior Accountant, you will support the operational aspects of the Finance Department.

Enjoy Job Responsibilities that may include:

• Assist in the month, quarter, and year-end processes, including interaction with auditors during year-end procedures.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to provide monthly accounting reporting for revenue recognition and billings.
• Support and back up Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions. This role does not include staff supervision at this time, but will be responsible for thorough understanding of these cycles and teamwork with others.
• Act as a supporting team member for multiple audits (retirement plans, overhead, workers' compensation).
• Assist with various compliance projects (state registrations, census reporting).
• Timely and professional communication with clients, vendors, and business contacts.
• Assist in the financial reporting of other business ventures (i.e. Graef Foundation).
• Ability to adapt quickly to new software and digital tools, including implementing initiatives to leverage AI to increase firm efficiency.
• Complete special projects as requested by the CFO and Controller.

We are considering candidates for our Senior Accountant position, who meet the following basic qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is highly preferred, or equivalent work experience, is required as well as a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior Accounting experience in a Service Industry preferred, but not required. Architectural or Engineering industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with an integrated accounting software package; Deltek Vantagepoint experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete package to include:

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  • Training, mentorship, and leadership development programs
  • A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
  • Flexible hours/hybrid schedule
  • Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
  • Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
  • Free covered parking
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Casual dress
  
  
  
  

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets