Job Title: Accounting Associate
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: M-F, 8-5
Pay Range: $25 - $35 per hour
Benefits: Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidays
Summary
Connect Search is hiring an Accounting Associate in Milwaukee.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations using OSAS ERP system - Moving to QuickBooks
- Prepare and analyze financial reports using advanced Excel functions (vlookups, macros, pivot tables, etc.)
- Develop dynamic dashboards and visualizations using Power BI
- Ensure accurate data entry and integrity across ERP and reporting platforms
- Support monthly and quarterly close processes
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
- Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and support audits
- Work within a Unix-based system environment for data extraction and process management
- Verify credit terms and coordinate prepayment of COD customers
- Assist with accounting related projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Assist with month, quarter and year end financials
- Monitor account payable aged balances
- Tracking and sorting capital expenditures as directed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, nested formulas, conditional formatting, and PivotTables.
- Experience building reports and dashboards in Power BI.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.