Business Unit Accountant

Temp To Hire Business Unit Accountant

A growing industrial services company in the Milwaukee area is seeking a temp to hire Business Unit Accountant to support the financial operations of one or more business units. This role will partner closely with operations leadership and assist with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and project-related accounting activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and multiple systems. Experience within construction, industrial services, manufacturing, or project-based environments is highly preferred, but not required.

• Fully in-office position Monday through Friday
• Comp: $70,000-75,000

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned business units
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Review project/job costing and help ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition
• Partner with operational leaders to analyze financial performance and improve reporting visibility
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with AP, AR, payroll, and cash-related accounting tasks as needed
• Support audit requests and maintain accurate financial documentation
• Help drive process improvements and efficiencies across accounting functions
• Work within ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), and/or Acumatica

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience in construction, industrial services, manufacturing, or project-based accounting environments is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Great Plains/Dynamics GP, or Acumatica preferred
• Strong Excel skills including reconciliations, formulas, and data analysis
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Self-starter mentality with willingness to support a variety of accounting functions

Preferred Experience

• Job costing or percentage-of-completion accounting exposure
• Multi-entity or business unit accounting experience
• Experience supporting operational leaders with financial reporting and analysis