Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Onsite first 30 days, then hybrid work from home Mondays & Fridays) Industry: Manufacturing / Distribution Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing and distribution organization in the Milwaukee area seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. This position offers strong exposure to core accounting functions within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys wearing multiple hats in a smaller team setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage General Ledger activities and assist with month-end close
• Prepare journal entries and reclassification entries
• Perform balance sheet and expense account reconciliations
• Provide audit support and documentation
• Assist with basic consolidations
• Cross-train with cost accounting team (standard costing exposure)
• Support inventory reporting and cycle counts
• Serve as backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Provide backup support to the Accounting Manager

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing environment strongly preferred)
• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
• Solid Excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUP required)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• ERP experience required (manufacturing ERP systems preferred)

Compensation & Schedule:

• $3035/hour (temp-to-hire)
• Target salary upon conversion: $65,000$75,000 (up to $80,000 max)
• 40-hour work week (start time between 7:308:30 AM)
• Occasional overtime during month-end close

Benefits (for eligible employees):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Plan