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Job 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 AM

Benefits: For eligible employees, we offer Health, Dental and Vision insurances, in addition to a 401(k).

About the Opportunity

We 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 Overview

This 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 Responsibilities

• Prepare bi-weekly payroll journal entries (actuals, accruals, worker’s comp, sick time)

• Perform payroll account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

• Support month-end close activities and GL review

• Perform SG&A and Cost of Sales reclassifications

• Assist with revenue recognition and rental cutoff analysis

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports (inventory, variance, AP, COS)

• Code and reconcile intercompany transactions

• Maintain chart of accounts and support control processes

Required Qualifications

• Strong General Ledger experience

• Payroll reconciliation and accrual experience

• Manufacturing experience REQUIRED

• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

• ERP system experience

Preferred

• Distribution or rental contract accounting experience

• Experience in dealership or complex distribution ERP systems