Staff Accountant I

Job Description

Staff Accountant – Central | Wis-Pak, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant I role at Wis-Pak, located in Oconomowoc, WI, with a hybrid work schedule. Wis-Pak is a billion-dollar manufacturer and distributor of recognized beverage brands like Pepsi-Cola and Mountain Dew. This role is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, offering significant hands-on experience across various accounting functions to help shape the future of manufacturing and distribution.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid Oconomowoc, WI

• Team: Finance team
• Mission: Contribute to the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while building experience in general accounting, reconciliations, financial close activities, fixed asset accounting, and audit support.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare Journal Entries: Prepare and record journal entries along with supporting documentation.
• Reconcile Accounts: Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed assets and lease accounting records, including depreciation schedules.
• Support Financial Close: Support month-end and year-end close processes for financial reporting.
• Aid Audits: Assist with external audit requests and provide financial reporting support.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related technical field, with a basic understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience: 3+ seasons of public accounting experience, including internships.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; high attention to detail and accuracy; strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bonus: Experience with ERP or accounting software systems; exposure to financial reporting, account reconciliations, or month-end close activities; manufacturing industry internship or work experience.