Staff Accountant – Project & Manufacturing Accounting

Location: Eau Claire, WI Onsite
Reports To: Finance & Operational Leadership
Status: Exempt
Compensation: $63,000 – $75,000

Position Overview

This role serves as the primary accounting resource for a project-driven fabrication and light manufacturing operation. The Staff Accountant owns full-cycle accounting activities tied to custom equipment projects, ensuring accurate financial tracking from project initiation through completion.

The position partners closely with operations, engineering, vendors, and customers to support job costing, billing, inventory usage, and month-end close activities. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with the business and taking ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

Project Accounting & Job Costing

Own financial setup, tracking, and closeout for custom fabrication and equipment projects
Track labor, materials, outside services, and subcontracted costs at the project level
Maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and support accurate revenue recognition
Monitor project costs against estimates and budgets; identify and communicate variances
Prepare project-level cost and profitability reporting for leadership

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Process vendor invoices accurately and resolve discrepancies
Prepare and issue customer invoices, including progress and milestone-based billing
Apply customer payments and credits
Monitor receivables aging and follow up on past-due balances
Serve as a point of contact for vendor and customer billing questions

Inventory & Operational Accounting Support

Track inventory usage by project and support accurate accounting for materials
Assist with inventory counts, reconciliations, and valuation
Ensure alignment between financial records and production activity

General Ledger & Close

Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments related to projects and inventory
Reconcile inventory and WIP accounts
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Maintain documentation to support audits and internal controls

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and project visibility
Maintain strong organization, documentation, and adherence to internal controls

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
3–6 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or job-cost environment strongly preferred
Hands-on experience owning AP, AR, and general ledger accounting
Solid understanding of project accounting and inventory workflows
Experience with Sage or similar ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally

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