Accounting Clerk

Weinbrenner Shoe Co Inc is an employee-owned company with more than 130 years of experience designing high-quality, job‑fitted footwear for comfort and performance. The company focuses on work boots and other footwear built for demanding environments and the specific needs of working professionals. Its long history of development and craftsmanship supports a reputation for durable products that prioritize safety and functionality.

As an employee‑owned organization, Weinbrenner values collaboration, accountability, and shared success among team members. Candidates can expect a culture that emphasizes quality, performance, and pride in the products created.

• Review and monitor employee timecards to ensure accurate coding and compliance with company and union requirements
• Verify employee data including new hires, terminations, time entries, and supervisor adjustments prior to payroll processing
• Provide backup support for payroll processing as needed
• Partner with Human Resources to maintain accurate payroll records and ensure proper employee payments
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee wages and payroll‑related information
• Assist with accounts payable, including processing and coding vendor invoices
• Support accounts receivable activities such as invoicing and payment application
• Assist with credit card transaction processing and reconciliation
• Provide support across additional accounting functions as needed
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to perform timecard and payroll reconciliations
• Review financial data for accuracy and completeness
• Identify and recommend improvements to workflows and processes
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and union contract requirements

• Proficiency with Accounting Software and related tools to process and manage daily financial transactions.
• Strong Bookkeeping and Accounting skills to accurately record, reconcile, and maintain financial records.
• Understanding of Finance principles and the ability to assist in preparing and reviewing Financial Statements.
• Attention to detail, strong numerical aptitude, and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in an accounting or finance support role preferred; manufacturing or product‑focused environment experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work on‑site in Merrill, WI, and collaborate with a diverse, employee‑owned team.

As a Weinbrenner Shoe Company employee you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• High Deductible Health Insurance and HSA Qualified Plan.
• HSA company match.
• Free Primary Care through Anovia Health
• All Employees who join the High Deductible Health Insurance Plan will have Free Primary Care through Anovia Health. Spouses and Children on the plan are also covered at no charge!

• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through NVA (National Vision Administrators)
• Very low employee cost

• Company paid group Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid long‑and‑short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary supplemental critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Voluntary Spouse/Child life insurance

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate in our 401k program after 60 days of employment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) - The ESOP is 100% funded by Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc.