Staff Accountant

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Milwaukee, WI to support daily accounting operations. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, reconciliations, and fixed assets. The position is full-time with the option to work remotely 2 days a week after six months of training.

A strong compensation and benefits package is offered. Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounting experience and proficiency with SAP or another ERP system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close activities.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including coding, entering, and reviewing vendor invoices.
• Generate vendor payments through check runs, ACH transactions, and manual payments.
• Reconcile accounts payable and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare account reconciliations and assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Post journal entries, accruals, estimates, and other financial transactions.
• Manage employee travel and expense reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset records and accounting documentation.
• Post cash receipts and apply payments to customer accounts.
• Monitor customer accounts and assist with collections on past-due balances.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax, property tax, and 1099 reporting.
• Prepare cash flow reporting and other financial analyses.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Month-end close

Financial reporting

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Wage: Based on Experience

Our client in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a variety of responsibilities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and fixed assets. This is a full-time, direct hire position that offers the opportunity to work remotely 2 days a week after six months of initial training. A strong compensation and benefit package is offered.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable, including coding, entering, and reviewing vendor invoices
• Generate vendor payments through check runs, ACH transactions, and manual payments
• Reconcile accounts payable and general ledger accounts
• Prepare account reconciliations and assist with monthly and year-end closing activities
• Post journal entries, accruals, estimates, and other financial transactions
• Manage employee travel and expense reporting
• Maintain fixed asset records and accounting documentation
• Post cash receipts and apply payments to customer accounts
• Monitor customer accounts and assist with collections on past-due balances
• Prepare and file sales and use tax, property tax, and 1099 reporting
• Prepare cash flow reporting and other financial analyses

Requirements for Staff Accountant:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close activities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

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