General Accounting Manager

Description

We are looking for a General Accounting Manager to support financial operations and reporting for a manufacturing-focused organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate accounting records, guiding close activities, and delivering analysis that helps leadership make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a hands-on approach to financial review, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at  or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you.  God Bless.

Responsibilities:

- Direct daily general ledger activities to ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company reporting expectations.

- Record and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations while helping drive timely month-end and year-end closing activities.

- Prepare financial reporting schedules and performance summaries, including variance analysis and explanations for management review.

- Monitor fixed asset activity, reconcile supporting schedules to the ledger, and help forecast related cash requirements.

- Complete bank reconciliations and oversee routine banking tasks such as daily cash activity reporting and payment control processes.

- Partner with audit teams by assembling requested documentation and supporting both internal and external review procedures.

- Contribute to weekly and monthly operational reporting by analyzing sales results, inventory variances, productivity trends, and cost performance.

- Provide financial support for budgeting and forecasting across sales, labor, materials, packaging, and departmental spending.

- Assist accounts receivable and accounts payable workflows as needed while serving as a resource for ERP users, master data maintenance, and system-related issue resolution.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; certification or advanced designation is preferred.

- At least two years of accounting experience with demonstrated knowledge of general ledger management, close processes, and financial reporting.

- Strong understanding of core accounting principles, account reconciliation, journal entry preparation, and financial analysis.

- Experience working with ERP platforms is a plus.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, along with solid working knowledge of Outlook and PowerPoint.

- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently, and maintain a high level of accuracy and organization.

- Strong analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to present information clearly and handle confidential matters appropriately.

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