Accounting Analyst

Bartel Executive Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartel Executive Search is assisting a client in Milwaukee, WI to recruit an Accounting Analyst. This role focuses on AP, financial reporting, data analysis, and month-end close within a construction-related project environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in transactional accounting (A/P, Fixed Assets, Financial Close), solid Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. Collaboration with internal teams and external customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience across multiple areas of accounting.
• Expertise with accounting systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Yardi).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and verify purchase orders, invoices, and expense reports.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain well-organized and accurate accounts payable records.
• Confirm timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Oversee vendor communications and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining AP policies and procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Formulate and analyze various financial reports.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Uphold confidentiality and integrity of financial data.
• Provide responsive support to internal teams and external customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

Yardi

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join our client's expanding finance team. This role will focus on strategic customer accounts and be responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including accounts payable, financial reporting, data analysis, and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in transactional accounting (A/P, Fixed Assets, Financial Close) and experience supporting construction-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process and verify purchase orders, invoices, and expense reports.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain well-organized and accurate accounts payable records.
• Confirm timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Oversee vendor communications and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining AP policies and procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Formulate and analyze various financial reports.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Uphold confidentiality and integrity of financial data.
• Provide responsive support to internal teams and external customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience across multiple areas of accounting.
• Expertise with accounting systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Yardi).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in construction industry accounting.
• Deep understanding of transactional accounting processes.
• Strong adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Experience interpreting and preparing financial statements.