Accountant
Pleasant Prairie, WI - USA
Job Summary
Job Title- Accountant
Location: Pleasant Prairie WI; Hagerstown MD; or North Las Vegas NV
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Compensation- $55000-$80000( Based on expereince opening from entry level to senior level)
Vendor fee- 13%
Net Payment- 30 days
Gurantee Period- 45 days
Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization with more than 30 years of industry success and multiple production facilities across the United States. The company is committed to operational excellence continuous improvement employee development and providing a stable work environment with strong opportunities for career growth.
Why Join Us- Over 30 years of proven growth and stability
- Commitment to employee development and advancement
- Culture focused on innovation efficiency and continuous improvement
- Strong work-life balance and long-term career opportunities
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual profit-sharing program
- Tuition assistance
- Paid holidays from date of hire
- Paid vacation and PTO
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Company-funded HSA contributions
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid AD&D and life insurance
- Additional employee benefits and wellness programs
The Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the accounting and finance functions for one or more manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include month-end close activities cost accounting account reconciliations payroll processing accounts payable and financial reporting support. This newly created position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth due to the company s continued expansion.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the monthly close process for one to two manufacturing facilities ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Review and record inventory transactions analyze variances and communicate findings to management.
- Process weekly payroll through a third-party payroll provider (e.g. Paychex ADP or similar platforms).
- Manage accounts payable activities including invoice processing three-way matching approval workflows and weekly payment runs.
- Enter approved vendor invoices into the ERP system and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with year-end close activities and support external audit requirements.
- Perform general accounting functions including account reconciliations cash application pricing updates and journal entries.
- Collaborate with the Accounting Manager on special projects process improvements and other finance initiatives.
- Provide accounting support for additional manufacturing locations as needed.
- Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- 0 4 years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables lookups and report formatting.
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated detail-oriented and team-focused mindset.
- Experience with ERP systems and general ledger accounting.
- Payroll processing experience using systems such as Paychex ADP or similar.
- Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience.
- Experience with inventory accounting and variance analysis.
- Full-time on-site position.
- Minimal travel required.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds for handling files records or materials.
- Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.