General Accounting Manager

General Accounting Manager

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.

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.