Senior Accountant at Gage Marine Corporation – Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Gage Marine of Lake Geneva, WI is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to support our financial reporting and analysis processes across all divisions of the business. We are a fast-paced, growth-driven company dedicated to continuous improvement. We are looking for individuals who thrive in an ever-evolving environment and are eager to contribute to our vision for the future. This position offers opportunities for career advancement, as the company continues to grow. If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team that embraces change and fosters both personal and professional growth, we want to hear from you!

Gage Marine offers fantastic benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), paid vacation and personal time, employee discounts, and opportunities for continued job training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end and year-end financial statements and reconciliations — including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and related balance-sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Post journal entries and ensure accurate recording of transactions — including accruals, prepaids, depreciation, adjustments, and other necessary entries, in a timely manner.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls — develop, implement, document, and enforce accounting policies and internal control procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize accounting operations and automate manual processes — partner with other teams to identify reporting needs, streamline processes, and improve efficiency leveraging technology and accounting software.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions — analyze financial data, produce reports, and deliver actionable recommendations to senior management and business leaders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis — use historical financial trends and business performance to help prepare annual budgets, assist with forecasts, and provide variance analysis vs. budget/plan.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems — identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements, automation or system enhancements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Limited payroll or related accounting support — assist with payroll-related accounting or support, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Great Plains, or similar).
• Experience in business intelligence tools and data integration is a plus
• Experience within a leadership or management role

ABOUT GAGE MARINE
Gage Marine traces its roots in Lake Geneva back to 1873. We represent a family of tradition and nautical business interests in lakeside dining, cruise boat excursions, retail, boat sales, boat service, boat club, in/out valet service, pier service, storage, and recreation throughout Wisconsin. With a passion for fun and a commitment to excellence, we serve our customers, colleagues, and our community. We would not be able to provide this level of service without our hardworking team. Although we work hard together, we also know how to have fun! In addition to a great work environment, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.