Accountant I
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
About this job
Job Description
Title: Accountant I
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Duration: ASAP - 01/29/2027
Perks: Competitive Rates, Benefits, free daily lunch when onsite
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team on a contract basis to support both day-to-day accounting operations and a large, company-wide initiative. You’ll be part of a collaborative team of 13 accountants, playing a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across financial processes.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing routine accounting responsibilities with project-based work.
What You’ll Do- Perform financial accounting and control activities in accordance with statutory standards
- Prepare and post journal entries and support monthly close processes
- Complete account reconciliations and analyze financial data for accuracy
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation issues, imbalances, and open suspense items
- Ensure the integrity of accounting data from multiple systems and manual inputs
- Support a large-scale corporate project, including:
- Creating new accounts, reports, and workflows
- Testing system updates and assessing accounting impacts
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits
- Experience preparing journal entries and performing reconciliations
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, maintaining accurate worksheets)
- Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)
Nice to Have:
- Experience working in dynamic or project-driven environments
- Exposure to system implementations or testing within accounting
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive accounting team
- Gain hands-on experience with a high-impact corporate project
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
If you’re a motivated accounting professional looking to make an impact while expanding your experience, we’d love to hear from you!