Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a downtown MKE company. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can support payroll-focused accounting operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute to a well-controlled close process. The role offers the opportunity to work across payroll, general accounting, and cross-entity financial activity while partnering with teams throughout the business.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll-related general ledger activity and complete detailed reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate and properly supported.
• Investigate account variances, resolve discrepancies promptly, and maintain reliable financial records across payroll and accounting functions.
• Support corporate payroll accounting activities, including work connected to payroll calculations, entries, and reconciliation processes.
• Administer fixed asset accounting by tracking additions, transfers, retirements, and related record maintenance.
• Record and review intercompany transactions to ensure activity between entities is processed correctly and settled on time.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting reporting deadlines.
• Analyze payroll and financial data to improve visibility, strengthen reporting quality, and support cost center-level insights.
• Collaborate with finance, payroll, and operational stakeholders to refine reporting outputs and improve day-to-day accounting processes.
• Assist with post-implementation stabilization and ongoing enhancements in Workday-related accounting and payroll workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures and help document updated processes and controls.
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll accounting, general accounting, or a closely related finance role.
• Strong background working in a corporate payroll environment with responsibility for accounting support and reconciliation activities.
• Experience handling union payroll processes and the related accounting or reconciliation requirements.
• Practical knowledge of fixed asset accounting and intercompany transaction processing.
• Advanced skill in account reconciliation, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Experience with Workday is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel with the ability to review large data sets and produce meaningful analysis.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.