Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantJob Title: Senior Accountant (Manufacturing / Distribution) Location: Milwaukee, WI (4 days onsite, WFH Wednesdays) Job Type: Contract – 9 Months Pay Rate: $35–$45/hr (Senior candidates up to $55/hr) Schedule: Must be onsite by 8:30 AMBenefits: For eligible employees, we offer Health, Dental and Vision insurances, in addition to a 401(k).About the OpportunityWe are partnering with a publicly traded manufacturing and distribution organization seeking a Senior Accountant to support GL and payroll-related accounting activities for U.S. Distribution operations.This role is open due to a resignation and an upcoming maternity leave, creating immediate need and strong project visibility.Position OverviewThis role is heavily focused on General Ledger activity, payroll reconciliations (not payroll processing), journal entries, and month-end close support within a manufacturing/distribution environment.The ideal candidate has strong GL experience, payroll accrual/reconciliation exposure, and advanced Excel skills.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare bi-weekly payroll journal entries (actuals, accruals, worker's comp, sick time)Perform payroll account reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesPrepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliationsSupport month-end close activities and GL reviewPerform SG&A and Cost of Sales reclassificationsAssist with revenue recognition and rental cutoff analysisPrepare weekly and monthly financial reports (inventory, variance, AP, COS)Code and reconcile intercompany transactionsMaintain chart of accounts and support control processesRequired QualificationsStrong General Ledger experiencePayroll reconciliation and accrual experienceManufacturing experience REQUIREDAdvanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)ERP system experiencePreferredDistribution or rental contract accounting experienceExperience in dealership or complex distribution ERP systems