Job Description
Accounting Associate
Location: Racine County, WI (hybrid)
Compensation: $60,000–$75,000
Bonus eligible
Type: Full-time; permanent
About the Opportunity
A growing manufacturer is adding an experienced Accounting Associate to its accounting team due to continued business expansion. This is a newly created role supporting both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The organization is investing heavily in growth, offering long-term career opportunities, process improvement initiatives, and exposure to multiple areas of accounting.
What You'll Do
Accounts Receivable
- Generate customer invoices, credits, and contract-based billing
- Apply customer payments and reconcile customer accounts
- Monitor aging reports and manage collection activities
- Maintain customer payment terms and credit information
- Partner with sales and operations to resolve billing discrepancies
- Evaluate customer credit and establish credit limits
Accounts Payable
- Process high-volume invoices utilizing three-way matching
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
- Ensure timely vendor payments while optimizing cash flow
- Maintain vendor records and payment terms
- Assist with payment scheduling and purchasing coordination
Systems & Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting process
- Support ERP enhancements, testing, and data integrity
- Assist with EDI and automated invoicing workflows
- Collaborate across purchasing, operations, and sales
Reporting
- Prepare AR/AP aging reports and cash forecasts
- Track key performance metrics
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
- Manufacturing or distribution industry experience
- High-volume invoice processing experience
- Three-way matching experience (required)
- Strong Excel skills
- lERP system experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Preferred
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with manufacturing ERP systems
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Newly created position with room for growth
- Stable and expanding manufacturing organization
- Hybrid schedule after training
- Performance bonus opportunity
- Collaborative accounting team
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements rather than simply process transactions
- Exposure to both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, allowing for broader accounting experience