Staff Accountant

Monroechamber; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 2 days/week after training

Job summary

Monroechamber is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Milwaukee, WI to support daily accounting operations. The role includes AP/AR, fixed assets, and month-end close, with a hybrid work model offering remote work two days per week after six months of training.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 2+ years of accounting experience, including ERP systems such as SAP and strong Excel skills. A strong compensation and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience with AP/AR and GL.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and code accurately.
• Prepare vendor payments via checks, ACH, and manual payments.
• Reconcile AP and GL accounts and assist with month-end close.
• Post journal entries, accruals, and other financial transactions.
• Manage travel expenses and maintain fixed asset records.
• Prepare tax filings and cash flow analyses.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Month-end close

Fixed assets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Staff AccountantWage: Based on ExperienceOur 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 analysesRequirements 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 skillsIND345Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don’t just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals – fast.Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.