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Accountant - Manufacturer - Pleasant Prairie, WI

Michael Page International

  • Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
  • 21 days ago
  • $70,000–$80,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

The position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance while developing expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational accounting. This role supports financial operations through a combination of transaction processing, account analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
Michael Page International

Numbers & Facts

LocationPleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$70,000–$80,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Accounting Analyst

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join its finance team. This role supports financial operations through a combination of transaction processing, account analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. The position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance while developing expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational accounting.

Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Support daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records
  • Prepare account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
  • Process customer billings and ensure accurate application of incoming payments
  • Review outstanding customer balances and collaborate with internal stakeholders on resolution efforts
  • Assist with monthly close activities, including journal entries and supporting schedules
  • Analyze financial data and provide reporting that supports management decision-making
  • Participate in budget preparation and financial forecasting activities
  • Maintain documentation supporting key accounting transactions and controls
  • Assist with audit requests and compliance-related initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency
  • Partner with operations, customer service, and leadership teams to ensure financial accuracy

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  • 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of general accounting principles
  • Experience working with financial systems and ERP platforms is a plus
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and communicate findings effectively
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Previous experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments is beneficial

What's on Offer:

  • Base & Bonus Potential
  • Full suite of benefits; 401k with competitive match
  • Ample room for career advancement; Senior Level roles and Supervisory Experience
  • Stable, yet growing organization with a great culture

Job summary:

Sector: Accounting

Sub Sector: Financial Accounting

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Pleasant Prairie

Contract Type: Permanent

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

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