Accountant – General Ledger

Top Consumer Products Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Accountant for a full-time, hybrid role supporting our client’s financial operations. You will manage complex accounting assignments, ensure accurate general ledger data, prepare essential financial reports, and perform reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 3 years of professional accounting experience (preferably in manufacturing), strong Excel and ERP proficiency, and CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field is required for this role.
• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience, including strong proficiency with Outlook/Word and advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability in core accounting functions including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• CPA designation is preferred; candidates with 3+ years in a mid-sized manufacturing environment are highly desirable; ERP experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and diversified accounting assignments related to general ledger accounts.
• Examine and verify all financial data pertinent to general ledger accounts.
• Maintain accurate and detailed account ledgers.
• Prepare required financial reports, account reconciliations, and statements for management.
• Understand the variation and complexity of accounting procedures and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

General ledger management

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accountant | Kforce Inc

The Tone:

This is a full-time role at Kforce Inc, for a client in the Milwaukee, WI area, offering a hybrid work arrangement.

This position is crucial for a client’s financial operations, involving complex accounting assignments to ensure accurate general ledger accounts, prepare essential financial reports, and conduct thorough reconciliations to support informed management decisions. The role requires a strong understanding of diversified accounting procedures and the ability to handle considerable variation in tasks.

The TL;DR

• Role: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid – Milwaukee, WI
• Mission: This person will be responsible for performing complex and diversified accounting assignments to ensure accurate financial data and reporting for management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do

• Perform: Execute complex and diversified accounting assignments related to general ledger accounts.
• Examine: Analyze and verify all financial data pertinent to general ledger accounts.
• Maintain: Keep accurate and detailed account ledgers.
• Prepare: Create required financial reports, account reconciliations, and statements for management.
• Understand: Develop a comprehensive grasp of considerable variation, complexity, and diversification of accounting procedures.

The Must-Haves

• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field is a fundamental requirement for this role, providing the essential theoretical foundation for complex accounting practices.
• Experience: Candidates must possess a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an accounting capacity. This includes a strong command of standard office software, with intermediate proficiency required in Microsoft Outlook and Word, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability in core accounting functions including general ledger management, detailed account reconciliation, and the preparation of various financial reports. A strong aptitude for data examination and analytical verification of financial information is essential.
• Bonus: Possession of a CPA (Certified Public Accounting) designation is preferred, indicating a higher level of expertise. Additionally, candidates with 3 or more years of professional experience specifically within a medium-sized manufacturing environment are highly desired. Intermediate knowledge and experience with ERP systems would also be a valuable asset for this position.