Staff Accountant Job in Milwaukee, WI

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end activities, and helping ensure timely processing of both payables and receivables. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across multiple accounting functions while also providing limited operational support related to customer order reporting and coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, assign appropriate accounting codes, secure approvals, and enter transactions accurately into the company's ERP platform.
• Prepare and distribute payments through standard check runs, electronic transfers, and manual disbursements while monitoring outstanding obligations.
• Reconcile accounts payable and other general ledger balances, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies with supporting documentation.
• Record journal entries related to accruals, estimates, cash activity, expenses, and other month-end close requirements.
• Maintain fixed asset records, update accounting schedules, and assist with documentation needed for financial statement review and tax filings.
• Manage accounts receivable activity by posting cash, applying payments, reviewing customer balances, and following up on overdue accounts.
• Complete recurring compliance reporting, including sales and use tax filings, property tax submissions, and required supplier information reporting.
• Support travel and expense accounting by extracting data, reviewing submissions, and posting entries to the general ledger.
• Prepare operational reports such as order status summaries and open order tracking, and collaborate with internal teams on short-term product demand communication.
• Organize incoming mail and maintain orderly, up-to-date accounting files, records, and supporting documents.