Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Accountant for their client in Milwaukee, WI. This role involves core accounting tasks such as managing the general ledger, lease accounting, and fixed asset management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of experience. Proficiency in Excel is crucial. The position also offers eligibility for bonuses and participation in comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, etc.).
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contributor to general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as the primary owner of Lease and Fixed Asset Accounting.
• Support cost management, month-end close, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Create reports that summarize and forecast business activity.
• Participate in internal and external audit activities.
• Analyze financial data related to assets, liabilities, and capital.
• Prepare and evaluate weekly pro forma income statements.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Accountant – Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)

Vaco is partnering with our client in Milwaukee to hire an Accountant who will play a key role in core accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on general ledger, lease accounting, and fixed asset management. This role is ideal for someone who is detail?oriented, analytical, and eager to take ownership of critical accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contributor to general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as the primary owner of Lease and Fixed Asset Accounting, including tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Support cost management, month?end close, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Create reports that summarize and forecast business activity, including income, expenses, and earnings based on historical and projected operations.
• Participate in internal and external audit activities as needed.
• Analyze financial data related to assets, liabilities, and capital; compile balance sheets, P&L statements, and other financial reports.
• Prepare and evaluate weekly pro forma income statements.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and related financial planning tasks.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, etc.).
• Highly detail?oriented with strong analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience (ideal but not required).
• Experience with fixed assets, lease accounting, or GL ownership.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range for this role is noted in the job posting. Eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.