Staff Accountant

Talent Acquisition Manager | Strategic Recruitment | Executive Partnership | Recruiting Operations Lead | Data-Driven Talent Acquisition

Our Company:

Acieta is a leading automation company and the parent organization of Capital Industries, RoBEX, Midstate, and Vantage. We design and build custom manufacturing solutions using cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies—from Fanuc and Kuka systems to vision, palletizing, and individual cell applications. With operations across the U.S. and customers worldwide, Acieta combines the agility and culture of a small company with the resources to deliver large-scale, impactful projects.

Join our rapidly growing team shaping the future of automation.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Location/Workplace Type: Onsite in Waukesha, WI

Join Our Team as a Staff Accountant:

We’re looking for a detail-driven Staff Accountant to join our team and keep our financial operations running seamlessly! In this role, you’ll handle core accounting functions like general ledger management, fixed assets, and expense reporting, while supporting AP/AR when needed. You’ll play a key part in month-end and year-end close, audit prep, and process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency. If you thrive on collaboration, precision, and making an impact across departments, this is your opportunity to grow with us!

What You Get to Do:

• Prepare and post accurate journal entries to maintain integrity of financial records.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Analyze accounting data to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and standards.
• Manage fixed assets, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Administer Concur for expense reporting and user maintenance.
• Maintain customer and supplier records in Epicor and provide AP/AR support during peak periods or absences.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits and assist with auditor requests.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Perform ad hoc projects and analysis assigned by management.
• Promote and adhere to company safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which are reasonably related to the scope of the position and necessary for business operations.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Ability to commute to Waukesha, WI 5 days per week to be onsite.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing or public accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with expense management systems (Concur experience a plus).
• Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles; experience with fixed asset management and percent-complete accounting is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Certifications:
  
  CPA license preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands listed below represent essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position and move about the worksite as needed.
• Frequent use of hands to operate tools, controls, and equipment; occasional positioning of self to access low or elevated areas.
• Regular lifting and moving of up to 25 lbs., frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., and occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

The following outlines the typical environment for this position. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other…