We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate product costing, strengthening inventory controls, and delivering financial insight that helps improve margins and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams across production, supply chain, engineering, and finance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the standard costing framework by maintaining accurate material, labor, and overhead assumptions used in product costing.<br>• Perform detailed cost build analyses, including reviews of bills of materials and production routings, to ensure product costs reflect current manufacturing activity.<br>• Establish and revise costs for new items, product updates, and engineering changes while keeping standards aligned with business operations.<br>• Lead inventory valuation activities, including reserve assessments and reconciliation of inventory balances between accounting records and supporting systems.<br>• Partner with plant and supply chain teams to investigate inventory differences, support count programs, and improve overall stock accuracy.<br>• Evaluate purchase price, labor, overhead, and production variances, determine underlying drivers, and recommend corrective actions to reduce unfavorable results.<br>• Prepare manufacturing-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for month-end close, reporting, and audit readiness.<br>• Deliver margin and profitability analysis by product line and customer group to identify trends and support better business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with operations and leadership on pricing, sourcing, make-versus-buy evaluations, capital spending analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing process improvements.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in Franklin, Wisconsin. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and delivering reporting that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post journal entries on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and review balance sheet and income statement activity to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing supporting schedules and ensuring deadlines are met.<br>• Produce financial statements, reporting packages, and account analyses for management review and decision-making.<br>• Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation activity.<br>• Support capital accounting by monitoring project spending and maintaining construction-in-progress records.<br>• Assist with lease-related accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.<br>• Partner with audit teams by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with operational and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, complete special projects, and recommend process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Mequon, Wisconsin in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This on-site opportunity supports core accounting operations, including general ledger activity, monthly close, and financial reporting, while working closely with the Accounting Manager and broader finance team. The role is well suited for an experienced accounting specialist who values accuracy, collaboration, and the chance to contribute across multiple accounting functions. Candidates with payroll knowledge may have the opportunity to expand the position from part-time hours into a permanent schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and review journal entries to keep general ledger activity accurate, complete, and up to date.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and help drive timely completion of month-end closing tasks.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial reporting by organizing and validating accounting data.<br>• Provide day-to-day accounting support across the department to help maintain reliable financial operations.<br>• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities during periods of increased workload or team coverage needs.<br>• Serve as a trained backup for payroll processing, including support for payroll accruals and periodic payroll execution.<br>• Maintain the accuracy of financial records by following established controls and identifying discrepancies for resolution.<br>• Partner with finance leadership and team members on process enhancements and ad hoc accounting initiatives.
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and help maintain accurate, timely records for the organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role combines core accounting work with member and chapter-related financial support, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will contribute to month-end activities, assist with compliance reporting, and work closely with internal teams as well as external audit and tax partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts payable activity by reviewing, processing, and maintaining accurate vendor payment records.<br>• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and complete reconciliations to ensure payroll activity is properly reflected in the general ledger.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and designated funds regularly, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Record monthly journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support both month-end and year-end close activities.<br>• Track cash movements and maintain reliable financial documentation to support reporting accuracy and operational visibility.<br>• Process membership-related deposits, mailed credit card payments, and donation transactions while ensuring records remain current and accurate.<br>• Respond to payment questions, issue approved refunds or account adjustments, and provide financial support to chapters, advocates, and coordinators.<br>• Prepare and submit required state tax filings and nonprofit-related returns, while monitoring deadlines and maintaining regulatory compliance.<br>• Partner with external auditors and outside accounting or tax advisors by assembling schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for reviews and annual audits.