Staff Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing key tax-related filings, and assisting with day-to-day transactional accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, confidence working with journal entries and reconciliations, and the ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned general ledger accounts and complete timely reconciliations for bank accounts and other balance sheet areas, including international cash accounts where applicable.
• Prepare sales tax and other required regulatory filings while ensuring related account balances are reviewed and reconciled accurately.
• Support accounts payable processes by reviewing invoice coding, setting up vendor records, and helping maintain accurate payment data.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities such as applying cash receipts, processing customer refunds, and resolving routine account discrepancies.
• Review employee expense submissions, provide accounting approval for U.S. expense reports, and follow up on outstanding items to support timely reporting.
• Reconcile expense system data exports to the general ledger and generate payroll-related reimbursement reporting for out-of-pocket expenses when assigned.
• Record and review journal entries to support month-end activities and maintain the accuracy of financial statements.
• Organize accounting files and retain supporting documentation in a clear, audit-ready format.
• Contribute to accounting tasks involving Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems as needed.
• 3+ years of experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting position.
• Practical experience with general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax compliance, and related account reconciliation practices.
• Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable support activities.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Experience reviewing expense reports and working with supporting accounting documentation.
• Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.