What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Interstate Parking Company?
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This position is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who is looking to develop their accounting skills while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting functions.
The Staff Accountant will assist with the monthly close process, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and other accounting activities. The successful candidate will be organized, analytical, eager to learn, and comfortable working with financial and business systems.
The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Accounting and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies, meet reporting deadlines, and support accurate and efficient accounting processes.
Interstate Parking is a rapidly growing managed parking solutions company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 500 team members operating over 400 locations with more than 85,000 parking spaces in geographic markets from California to Vermont. We’ve accomplished this by creating exceptional customer experience by implementing advanced technology and innovative marketing techniques. Our rapid growth means we’re always seeking to add highly talented and creative people to the Interstate team.
We truly value our people and the quality of our work environment. In 2023 through 2025 we received Top Workplace recognition from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In addition, Interstate also earned national Cultural Excellence awards for Leadership, Innovation, Employee Well-Being, and Employee Appreciation. We’re extremely proud of this recognition because it’s based entirely on feedback from our team members!
Learn more: https://topworkplaces.com/company/interstate-parking/
Our rapid growth means we’re always seeking to add highly talented and creative people to the Interstate team.
What You’ll Do
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned locations.
- Complete month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Partner with Accounting and Operations to meet reporting deadlines.
- Support accounts payable processes.
- Administer merchant accounts.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Assist with improving accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- 0–2 years of accounting or related experience.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow within the Accounting team.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
Apply Now
Once you’ve completed your application, our team will review it and follow up with you about the next steps!
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow within the Accounting team.