Staff Accountant

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance activities, and other key accounting functions.

You will gain hands-on experience across accounting responsibilities while collaborating with an experienced team. This role offers a stable, family-owned environment with opportunities for professional growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 1–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze accounting records, transactions, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial projection activities.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audit activities through preparation of schedules and documentation.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you.

Are you looking to build your accounting career with a stable, family-owned company that offers broad exposure across multiple accounting disciplines? Lakeside Foods is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance activities, and other key accounting functions that help drive business success.

In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of accounting responsibilities while working with an experienced team in a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to continue developing their skills and expand their business knowledge.

What You'll Get

• A broad accounting role with exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax support, compliance, and business operations
• Competitive salary and full benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment grounded in Teamwork at Lakeside (TAL)
• The opportunity to contribute to projects that support business performance and continuous improvement
• A stable, family-owned company with a long-term outlook and strong values

Comprehensive Benefits:

• A choice of three quality, affordable healthcare coverage options
• Vision and dental coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution / flexible spending accounts
• Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, and holidays

What You'll Do

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze accounting records, transactions, and supporting documentation
• Prepare journal entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial projection activities
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support internal and external audit activities through preparation of schedules and documentation
• Prepare tax schedules and related supporting documentation
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records and reporting
• Support property tax filings, business licenses, and other compliance reporting requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other business partners
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• One to five years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• ERP experience required; SAP experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO MANITOWOC

Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S.S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks, beaches, and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit and a wonderful place to work and live.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities