Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role involves assisting with critical accounting tasks, including reconciliations, tax filings, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in corporate tax and sales tax processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

- Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate tracking of transactions and balances.

- Assist in preparing and filing sales tax returns for various jurisdictions, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

- Support month-end close procedures by managing account reconciliations and preparing journal entries.

- Ensure the accuracy of financial records by conducting detailed account reconciliations.

- Compile and submit use tax uploads and related data to meet compliance requirements.

- Manage expense reporting processes, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to policies.

- Collaborate with the team on general ledger activities to maintain integrity of financial data.

- Provide support for corporate tax return preparation and associated documentation.

- Utilize Excel and accounting tools for data analysis and reporting.

- Contribute to improving accounting workflows and resolving discrepancies as needed. Requirements - Proven experience in corporate tax and sales tax processes.

- Proficiency in preparing and reconciling journal entries.

- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

- Experience with bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.

- Familiarity with sales tax filing requirements across multiple regions.

- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.

- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at

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