What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Brilliant®?
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an AP/AR Accountant with our client located in Madison, WI. Our client is a commercial bakery and food manufacturer that makes baked goods for various retailers. The AP/AR Accountant will be brought in on a direct hire basis and report directly to the Controller. This is a fully onsite position in their Madison, WI office.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full AP cycle for multiple entities
- Prepare weekly payment runs and confirm all approvals and documentation are complete
- Maintain vendor records and support vendor inquiries
- Process daily cash application across multiple entities
- Work with accountant and operations team to ensure full and complete customer invoices
- Communicate with customers regarding remittances, short-pays, and missing information
- Review the AR aging report weekly and escalate or act on overdue balances
- Support customer account reconciliations and research discrepancies
- Assist with credit memos, adjustments, and month-end AR close as needed
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial inputs
- Assist the Controller and Senior Accountant with month-end close as needed
Qualifications:
- 3 years of Accounts Payable experience required
- Experience with Bill.com preferred
- Experience with Accounts Receivable processes required (customer billing, cash application, customer communication)
- Background in manufacturing, multi-entity, or inventory-driven environments strongly preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial data
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with both vendors and customers
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience a plus)
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000