Staff Accountant - Payables

LaForce, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LaForce, Inc. in Green Bay, WI, is seeking a Staff Accountant – Payables to own the accounts payable process, code expenses accurately, and support financial reporting.

You will build relationships with vendors and internal teams, assist with tax compliance and budgeting tasks, and look for process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers opportunities to grow accounting knowledge across tax, financial analysis, and ERP systems within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfort with spreadsheets, ERP systems, and financial data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proactive mindset; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the accounts payable process, including matching invoices and processing payments.
• Analyze expenses and ensure accurate GL coding for reliable reporting.
• Build relationships with vendors and internal teams; manage credits, returns, and tax questions.
• Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns across jurisdictions.
• Stay updated on changing tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and monthly expense analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Numbers, problem-solving, and keeping things moving—that’s where you come in.

LaForce is looking for a Staff Accountant – Payables to join our Accounting team and take ownership of key accounting functions that keep our business running smoothly. This is more than processing invoices—you’ll be a trusted resource for vendors and internal teams, help navigate tax compliance, and play an important role in accurate financial reporting and planning.

If you’re someone who enjoys digging into the details, finding answers, and making things better, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make an impact at LaForce.

What You’ll Do:

• Take ownership of the accounts payable process, including matching invoices, processing payments, and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Analyze expenses and ensure accurate GL coding to support reliable financial reporting.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams while managing credits, returns, and tax-related questions.
• Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Help keep the team up to date on changing tax regulations, requirements, and best practices.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly expense analysis.
• Look for opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and procedures.

What You'll Bring:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, ERP systems, and financial data.
• The ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with vendors and coworkers.A willingness to learn and stay current on tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

At LaForce, your work matters. You’ll be part of a collaborative Accounting team where you can build your skills, take on new challenges, and see the impact of what you do.

We believe in working hard, supporting each other, and finding better ways to get the job done. You’ll have opportunities to grow your knowledge across accounting, tax, and financial analysis while working with a team that values your ideas and contributions.

And we back that up with a great benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• And more!

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