Accountant

Job Title- Accountant

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI; Hagerstown, MD; or North Las Vegas, NV

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Compensation- $55,000-$80000( Based on expereince, opening from entry level to senior level)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization with more than 30 years of industry success and multiple production facilities across the United States. The company is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, employee development, and providing a stable work environment with strong opportunities for career growth.

Why Join Us?

• Over 30 years of proven growth and stability
• Commitment to employee development and advancement
• Culture focused on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Strong work-life balance and long-term career opportunities

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Annual profit-sharing program
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays from date of hire
• Paid vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded HSA contributions
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid AD&D and life insurance
• Additional employee benefits and wellness programs

Position Summary

The Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the accounting and finance functions for one or more manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include month-end close activities, cost accounting, account reconciliations, payroll processing, accounts payable, and financial reporting support. This newly created position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth due to the company’s continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process for one to two manufacturing facilities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review and record inventory transactions, analyze variances, and communicate findings to management.
• Process weekly payroll through a third-party payroll provider (e.g., Paychex, ADP, or similar platforms).
• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, three-way matching, approval workflows, and weekly payment runs.
• Enter approved vendor invoices into the ERP system and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with year-end close activities and support external audit requirements.
• Perform general accounting functions, including account reconciliations, cash application, pricing updates, and journal entries.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager on special projects, process improvements, and other finance initiatives.
• Provide accounting support for additional manufacturing locations as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0–4 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, lookups, and report formatting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and team-focused mindset.

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems and general ledger accounting.
• Payroll processing experience using systems such as Paychex, ADP, or similar.
• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience.
• Experience with inventory accounting and variance analysis.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Minimal travel required.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds for handling files, records, or materials.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.