Staff Accountant

Fromm Family Foods; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fromm Family Foods, LLC., a Wisconsin-based premium pet food producer, is seeking a Staff Accountant. The role focuses on maintaining the general ledger, preparing monthly financial statements, and ensuring accurate cost accounting and reporting.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office. This on-site position offers growth within a family-owned manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–5 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank and vendor accounts; assist with audits.
• Process accounts payable/receivable and cash receipts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data.

Skills

General accounting knowledge

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description Fromm Family Foods is a fourth-generation, family-owned pet food company based in Wisconsin, dedicated to the health and nutrition of animals since 1904. As the country’s first and oldest premium pet food company, Fromm has established itself as an industry leader, producing high-quality pet foods using carefully selected natural ingredients. The company’s history of innovation includes developing the first canine distemper vaccine in the 1930s and introducing premium pet food to the public in 1949. Fromm collaborates with veterinarians, biochemists, research specialists, and food production engineers to continually improve its products and deliver superior nutrition to pets. Team members join an organization with a long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and customer trust.

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
• At least three to five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.