Staff Accountant – Close, Analytics & 401K Match

KHS; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Educational Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays per year

401K with Company Match

Job summary

KHS in Wisconsin is seeking a Staff Accountant to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. You will manage daily transactions, maintain the general ledger, and support month-end close and financial reporting.

Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams; perform reconciliations, assist budgeting/forecasting, and support audits. Requires 1–3 years of experience and SAP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, project-based, or industrial environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and accurately record daily accounting transactions, ensuring timely processing of financial activity.
• Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts with ledger reconciliation.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items, outstanding transactions, banking discrepancies, and unidentified charges or fees.
• Analyze account activity and research variances to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Support month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Prepaid Expenses, Accrued Liabilities, other accounts).
• Assist with monthly financial reports and supporting schedules; support budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Assist audits by providing documentation and analyses.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and controls.

Skills

ERP systems

SAP

GAAP

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

KHS in Wisconsin is seeking a Staff Accountant to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. You will manage daily transactions, maintain the general ledger, and support month-end close and financial reporting.

Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams; perform reconciliations, assist budgeting/forecasting, and support audits. Requires 1–3 years of experience and SAP proficiency.