Accountant I

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Title: Accountant I

Location: Remote

Duration: ASAP- 09/01/2027 + potential conversion to a perm employee

Contract Pay: $20/hr.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Accountant to support transactional accounting activities for field offices across the country. This role is part of a collaborative accounting team based in our Milwaukee home office and plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations for assigned offices nationwide.

The Accountant will handle day-to-day accounting transactions, contribute to month-end close activities, and maintain strong working relationships with field office partners. This position requires a strong foundation in accounting principles, comfort working in a dynamic environment, and a professional communication style.

Training for this role typically lasts 2+ months, and there may be opportunities for longer-term or employee placement on the team.

How This Role Fits Into the Team

You will be part of a dedicated team of accountants responsible for:

• Transactional accounting
• Accounts payable
• Commission processing
• Monthly and period-end close activities

While the team is based in Milwaukee, your work directly supports field offices located throughout the United States, making this role both collaborative and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions, including journal entries (debits/credits)
• Work within the JD Edwards (JDE) accounting system
• Process vouchers and commissions
• Complete monthly period-close reconciliations
• Support payroll and 1099 processing
• Assist with training and onboarding of new contractors
• Maintain ongoing relationships with assigned field offices
• Participate in office-specific accounting projects
• Communicate regularly and professionally with field office stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including hands on professional experience with journal entries (6 months)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Technology proficiency, including:
  • Excel (accurate worksheet maintenance and data manipulation)
  • Outlook (email and calendar management)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems
• Experience with commission processing
• Prior transactional accounting or field office support experience