Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong health, vision and dental insurance

Job summary

A hiring agency is partnering with an established organization in Oak Creek, WI to fill a full-time Staff Accountant position. The successful candidate will ensure financial accuracy by managing accounts payable and receivable processes, contributing to organizational efficiency. The role offers opportunities for growth, including responsibilities like general ledger management. Basic understanding of accounting principles is required, with training provided on software like QuickBooks. Competitive health benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related role.
• Exposure to QuickBooks/Sage systems or similar software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices using 3-way match principles.
• Prepare and send customer invoices.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Manage debits and credits within the general ledger.

Skills

Basic understanding of accounts payable

Basic understanding of accounts receivable

Organizational skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Growth: Potential to grow both in compensation and title!

Location: Oak Creek, WI

Connect Search is partnering with an established organization in the Oak Creek that is seeking a full time, direct hire Staff Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in contributing to the overall success of the organization by ensuring accurate financial operations through managing AP/AR processes and contributing to organizational efficiency and growth. For immediate and confidential consideration, email resume to [e-mail]

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process invoices using 3-way match principles (PO, receipt, and invoice).
• Reconcile vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Prepare and match AP checks to invoices for approval and filing

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Prepare and send customer invoices.
• Lead collections efforts by proactively communicating with customers to ensure timely payments, resolving payment issues, and maintaining positive relationships.
• Match customer POs to invoices and maintain organized filing systems.
• Perform cash application and maintain accurate AR records.
• Match AR checks to invoices and ensure proper documentation and filing.

Filing and Documentation Management:

• Perform bank and account reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Manage debits and credits within the general ledger
• Organize and maintain accurate filing systems for all AP/AR-related documents, including checks, invoices.
• Ensure files are up-to-date and readily accessible for audit and reporting purposes.

Growth Potential

As a rapidly growing organization, we are looking for someone to grow with us. Within this position, there is room to grow into further responsibilities such as general ledger work, month-end close support, and more. It’s an exciting time to join this company!

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related role (internship experience applies).
• Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.
• Exposure to QuickBooks/Sage systems or similar software is a plus but not required; training will be provided.

Brief summary of benefits

• Strong health, vision and dental insurance