Senior Staff Accountant in Brookfield, Wisconsin at Best Version Media

Overview:

Best Version Media was founded in 2007 and now serves over 1,300 communities across the U.S. and Canada. We connect local businesses to customers with a suite of innovative print and digital solutions. Our print magazines, powered by our advertisers and readers, are tailored to the communities we serve by showcasing local families, nonprofits, events, and more. Our digital advertising works with our print campaigns to build brand awareness and help businesses expand their online reach with local customers. We also offer convenient tools to help businesses manage their online presence and enhance searchability.

Our vision is to unite the hearts and minds of communities – one person, one home, one business at a time. We value family, teamwork, and an open exchange of ideas as we strive to become the best versions of ourselves. Our award-winning culture has been recognized countless times by organizations like Fortune, Glassdoor, Great Place to Work, and more.

Summary:

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a pivotal role for an accounting professional who loves getting into the weeds of data, reconciling complex accounts, and ensuring our day-to-day financial operations run like a well-oiled machine

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As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will be the primary "owner" of several key workstreams—from commission processing to SALT returns. You will work closely with the broader team to maintain internal controls and drive Kaizen (continuous improvement) initiatives to speed up and improve the accuracy of our processes.

Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of Content and Design payment calculations and the processing of 10th-cycle commissions.
• Prepare and book monthly Journal Entries in Sage Intacct and perform critical Balance Sheet reconciliations and accrual analysis.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations (Bank to G/L) and manage Corporate Credit Card expenses (Brex), ensuring users submit reports accurately and booking all necessary Journal Entries.
• Complete monthly and quarterly SALT (Sales and Use Tax) returns and assist the team in gathering documentation for the annual audit.
• Participate in process improvement projects and cross-train on Accounts Payable to support a well-rounded Finance function.
• Maintain the safe custody of assets and financial records while ensuring all transactions align with company policies and controls.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 6–10 years of professional experience in a General Ledger or Staff Accountant role.
• Advanced expertise in Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) to manage complex data sets and reconciliations.
• Working proficiency with Power BI.
• Strong organization, time management, multi-tasking, and communication skills.

What will make you stand out:

• Proficiency with Claude or other AI programs to enhance accounting efficiency.
• A proactive track record of driving process improvements and solving complex financial workflows.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work seamlessly across departments.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company setting.