Entry Level Accountant - Kangaroo Brands, Inc. - Milwaukee, WI

Do you want to join a fast growing company that values its employees? Are you ready for a new opportunity that will keep you accounting skills active in different areas? Are you looking for a change, and join a company that offers benefits such as health, dental, vision and a flexible spending? Did I mention you can sample sandwiches as you work? Then this might be the place for you.

Due to tremendous grown, Kangaroo Brands, Inc. is currently interviewing for an Entry Level Accountant to join the team. The Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to the following responsibilities:

Processes all accounts receivable including new customer set up, customer billing and the receipt of customer payments

Manages all accounts payable functions including new vendor set up, vendor payment and data management from invoices and creates manual checks

Maintains broker commission process and issues payments

Reconciles bank statements using MAS90 ledger and creates general ledger adjustments

Enters and maintains records of all purchase orders

Performs all aspects of the end of month closing and creates financial reports

Remains current in training expectations

Other duties in accounting not outlined above

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Requires a minimum of five years of progressive work experience in accounting or bookkeeping in a manufacturing business

Requires a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), wage and hour and payroll laws and the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide

Requires the ability to analyze data and problem solve

Requires good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and meet required deadlines

Requires computer literacy and must be fluent in Microsoft Office Suite

Requires teamwork ability with a positive attitude, works well with others and communicates effectively with all management and associates

Requires ability to communicate fluently in English to provide effective and clear written and oral communications with other team members

Equal Opportunity Employer