Accounting Analyst

Connect Search, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 90 days

Dental insurance after 90 days

Vision insurance after 90 days

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst / Accountant to join their finance team in Milwaukee, WI. This contract-to-hire role focuses on financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and partnering with operational leaders.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, GAAP experience, and strong Excel skills, with excellent communication to finance and operational partners. Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting support, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare funding source billings and periodic financial reports.
• Analyze financial results, budgets, and variances.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and accounts receivable activity.
• Monitor grants and funding sources while preparing financial projections.
• Partner with program managers and leadership to review financial performance and budgets.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end close

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 9:00am-5:00 pm

Compensation: Up to $38/hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst / Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent contract-to-hire opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and partnering with operational leaders. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, excellent Excel skills, and experience applying GAAP principles in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare funding source billings and periodic financial reports.
• Analyze financial results, budgets, and variances.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and accounts receivable activity.
• Monitor grants and funding sources while preparing financial projections.
• Partner with program managers and leadership to review financial performance and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, billing, and variance analysis.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.