Staff Accountant Job at Connect Search, LLC, Milwaukee, WI

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  • Connect Search, LLC
  • Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Position: Staff Accountant

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Onsite first 30 days, then hybrid – work from home Mondays & Fridays)

Industry : Manufacturing / Distribution

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Overview:

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing and distribution organization in the Milwaukee area seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. This position offers strong exposure to core accounting functions within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys wearing multiple hats in a smaller team setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage General Ledger activities and assist with month-end close
  • Prepare journal entries and reclassification entries
  • Perform balance sheet and expense account reconciliations
  • Provide audit support and documentation
  • Assist with basic consolidations
  • Cross-train with cost accounting team (standard costing exposure)
  • Support inventory reporting and cycle counts
  • Serve as backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Provide backup support to the Accounting Manager

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing environment strongly preferred)
  • Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
  • Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
  • Solid Excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUP required)
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • ERP experience required (manufacturing ERP systems preferred)

Compensation & Schedule:

  • $30–35/hour (temp-to-hire)
  • Target salary upon conversion: $65,000–$75,000 (up to $80,000 max)
  • 40-hour work week (start time between 7:30–8:30 AM)
  • Occasional overtime during month-end close

Benefits (for eligible employees):

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan

Job Tags

Temporary work, Monday to Friday

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