Accountant - fixed assets (Milwaukee, WI)

Westbrook Ember Staffing Group places workers with employers around Milwaukee, and we need an Accountant to lead our fixed assets. You would join a small organisation of about 122 people based in Milwaukee. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to retention, and clear open items. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Track costs around timekeeping against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with retention. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, afternoons. • On site in Milwaukee. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.