Senior Staff Accountant

LHH; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

LHH, a Milwaukee-based, private equity-backed platform, is seeking a Corporate Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting. You will gain broad exposure across the business and work closely with senior leadership on monthly reporting, acquisitions, and special projects in a fast‑growing environment.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, collaboration with executive leadership, and a clear path for career advancement within a culture focused on continuous improvement and strong

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience required.
• CPA certification or CPA-track preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes
• Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Assist with annual audits and coordinate requests from external auditors
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial processes and internal controls
• Assist with acquisition integration efforts and other strategic initiatives as the company continues to grow
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and GAAP requirements
• Participate in process improvement projects to increase efficiency and scalability across the finance organization

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Our client is a growing private equity-backed platform company headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. Through a combination of strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the organization has built a reputation for operational excellence and long-term value creation. With continued investment and expansion plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and make a meaningful impact on a business experiencing steady growth.

The company offers a collaborative culture, exposure to executive leadership, a hybrid work schedule, and a clear path for career advancement.

Position Summary

The Corporate Accountant will play a key role in supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions of a dynamic, growth-oriented organization. This position offers broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on monthly reporting, process improvements, acquisitions, and special projects.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional seeking to accelerate their career within a fast-paced private equity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes
• Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Assist with annual audits and coordinate requests from external auditors
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial processes and internal controls
• Assist with acquisition integration efforts and other strategic initiatives as the company continues to grow
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and GAAP requirements
• Participate in process improvement projects to increase efficiency and scalability across the finance organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 1+ years of accounting experience required
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA certification or CPA-track preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Private equity environment with exposure to acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced finance and executive leadership teams
• Strong culture focused on collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement
• Clear opportunities for career progression as the organization continues to expand
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package