Staff Accountant

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100 trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air-conditioned storage, distribution and cross-docking services. We operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting and fulfillment needs. We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community. This is the first step in launching your career with a family-run company that cares about you, your family and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to thrive in a small office environment. The Staff Accountant will be extremely detailed oriented, hands-on, and willing to pitch in when needed. We need someone who will be able to work with the Operations Leadership as well as the Accounting Manager to ensure all month end deadlines are achieved.

At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of:

• Modesty
• Integrity
• Dependability
• Work Ethic
• Efficiency
• Safety
• Trust
  
  
  

It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.

General Accountabilities include:

• Record all banking transactions, including corresponding due to/due from
• Prepare and deposit all incoming checks and ACHs
• Reconcile transactions between RoadSync and pallet deposits
• Reconciliation of bank accounts and credit card transactions
• Audit Accounts Payable entry
• Provide detailed analyses and explanations of transactions
• Review and Audit Sales & Use Tax filings and 1099’s
• Follow our company’s established accounting processes
• Prepare documentation for external auditors
• Other general accounting and office duties as assigned
  
  
  

Skills Required:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2 years’ experience in an accounting department
• Ability to create and edit Excel Spreadsheets and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Exceptional organization and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to meet all assigned deadlines
• Familiarity with accounting software programs, preference for Business Central
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  
  
  

Benefits and Perks:

MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account available the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Additional benefits available 1st of the month following 60 days of hire include Critical Illness, Identity Theft, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term disability, company paid long term disability and 401K plan with company match. Our employees also enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays), Referral Bonuses, and access to the EAP program. Our benefits provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their needs.

We encourage Veterans to apply. Each applicant will be required to pass all pre-employment testing. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by MRS, will be contacted.

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Monday - Friday, 45 hours per week