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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:

• $30–35/hour (temp-to-hire)

• Target salary upon conversion: $65,000–$75,000 (up to $80,000 max)

• 40-hour work week (start time between 7:30–8:30 AM)

• Occasional overtime during month-end close

Benefits (for eligible employees):

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• 401(k) Plan