Accounting Analyst

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Pleasant Prairie, WI, USA
In-Office
Junior
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The Role
Support accounts receivable (invoicing, collections, cash application) and perform general accounting analysis including reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting, and audit support for a growing manufacturing company.
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Accounting Analyst
Full-Time | On-Site

Support Accounts Receivable and Core Accounting Operations for a Growing Manufacturing Company
Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and looking to build your career in a role that touches every part of the business?
L&M Corrugated Container is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support our accounting operations, with a focus on accounts receivable alongside broader accounting analysis and reporting responsibilities.
This role combines approximately 30% accounts receivable duties — including invoicing, collections support, and cash application — with traditional accounting analyst responsibilities such as reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close support, and financial reporting.
If you enjoy variety, problem-solving with numbers, and being part of a close-knit, growing, family-owned team, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working at L&M
Variety of Meaningful Accounting Work
Direct Exposure to Company Financial Operations
Profit Sharing Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Advancement Opportunities
Growing Family-Owned Company with a Team-Oriented Culture
What You'll Do
As the Accounting Analyst, you’ll support day-to-day accounting operations with a blend of accounts receivable work and general accounting analysis.
Accounts Receivable (approximately 30% of role):
  • Apply incoming cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts
  • Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and on time
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances
  • Research and resolve billing discrepancies and customer disputes
  • Support credit memo processing and customer account maintenance
Accounting Analyst (approximately 70% of role):
  • Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation
  • Support internal controls, audit requests, and process improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial data
  • Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For
  • 2+ years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP system experience a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, including comfort following up with customers
  • Manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or business-to-business industry experience is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required

Build a Career with L&M
At L&M Corrugated Container, our accounting team plays a critical role in keeping the business running smoothly. This position offers the opportunity to build a broad accounting skill set while directly supporting customer relationships and company cash flow.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career while making a meaningful impact in a stable, family-owned manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 2+ years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • ERP system experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and comfort following up with customers
  • Manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or B2B industry experience
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The Company
HQ: Platteville, WI
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

L&M Corrugated Container Corp. was established in 1979 in Zion, IL. L&M has grown significantly since then with two locations in Platteville, WI & Pleasant Prairie, WI. Both plants run daily routes to Chicago, Milwaukee, Dubuque, and Madison with stops all across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. At L&M, our customers come first. You’ll find a can-do, whatever-it-takes spirit is part of our corporate culture; L&M greatly prides itself on the quality and service that is provided for all of our clients.

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