Staff Accountant(AR)

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant / Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant / Accounts Receivable Specialist to support Accounts Receivable, project billing, collections, and financial reporting within a fast-paced, project-based environment. This role will have a strong focus on billing and AR , while also supporting general accounting functions, project financial tracking, and profitability analysis.

The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Receivable and billing experience, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to manage multiple client and project accounts simultaneously. This position will work closely with project managers, operations, clients, and leadership to ensure accurate and timely billing, collections, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable processes for assigned client accounts and projects
• Prepare, process, and manage project and client billing
• Review contracts, project details, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate billing
• Monitor billing schedules, outstanding invoices, and payment status
• Handle collections activities, payment follow-up, and account reconciliation
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and customer account issues
• Monitor project financials and support project profitability analysis
• Prepare monthly reporting related to project and client profitability
• Partner with project managers, operations teams, and leadership to ensure accurate financial tracking and billing
• Participate in internal and client-facing meetings related to project financial status
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure timely processing of transactions
• Assist with month-end close activities and account reconciliations
• Support general accounting functions and financial reporting as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve billing, AR, and accounting processes
• Support financial planning and analysis initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable and/or billing experience
• Experience with project billing, client billing, or billing in a project-based environment
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles
• Experience with collections, payment tracking, and account reconciliation
• Ability to review contracts and project documentation for accurate billing
• Financial analysis and reporting experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with project managers, operations, clients, and leadership
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

This is a 6-month Contract-to-Hire opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance and business needs. The compensation range is $65,000–$80,000 annually .