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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.
Responsibilities:
- Record journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure complete and accurate general ledger activity.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month, research discrepancies, and clear outstanding items promptly.
- Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by preparing accruals, reviewing transactions, and validating expense treatment.
- Assist in producing financial statements and management reports by compiling data and analyzing account activity.
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy, confirm coding and approvals, and process accounts payable transactions on schedule.
- Investigate invoice and payment issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve mismatches or open items.
- Maintain vendor records, accounts payable documentation, and aging reports in line with company policies and control requirements.
- Provide audit support by organizing requested documentation, explaining account activity, and assisting with compliance-related testing.
- Help uphold internal control standards and corporate accounting policies, including support for documentation, audit readiness, and process compliance.