Staff Accountant - Central

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Oconomowoc, WI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Food
The Role
Staff Accountant I responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting month-end and year-end close, maintaining fixed asset and lease records, assisting with audits and financial reporting, analyzing financial information, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and U.S. GAAP. The role also supports process improvements and special projects in a hybrid corporate finance environment.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r.  Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store.

 

As a billion-dollar organization, we're growing fast and innovating even faster. We're looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who want to make a real impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of manufacturing and distribution, Wis-Pak is the place for you.

 

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(K) with Profit Sharing
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays

Join our growing team!

 

Are you looking to launch or grow your accounting career with a dynamic and growing organization? Wis‑Pak, a leading manufacturer and distributor of some of the nation’s most recognized beverage brands is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant I to join our Finance team.  In this role, you will contribute to the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting while gaining hands-on experience with general accounting, reconciliations, financial close activities, fixed asset accounting, and audit support.

 

This position offers the opportunity to build experience across a variety of accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial close activities, audit support, and financial analysis. The role is based in our newly built Corporate Headquarters conveniently located off Highway 67 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one remote workday per week.

 

What You'll Do

  • Prepare and record journal entries and support documentation.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and research discrepancies.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Maintain fixed assets and lease accounting records, including depreciation schedules.
  • Assist with external audit requests and financial reporting support.
  • Analyze financial information and identify opportunities for improved accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP.
  • Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.

 

What We're Looking For

 

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related technical field and 3+ seasons of public accounting experience, including internships.  Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.  Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.  High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.  Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.  Strong communication and collaboration skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications  Experience with ERP or accounting software systems.  Exposure to financial reporting, account reconciliations, or month-end close activities.  Manufacturing industry internship or work experience.

 

What Will Help You Succeed

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Accountability and ownership of work
  • Effective planning and organization
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Professional judgment and integrity

 

Why Join Us?

  • We are growing and adding to our current headcount
  • Opportunity to develop and grow your accounting career
  • Exposure to a broad range of accounting and financial processes
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Meaningful contribution to organizational success

 

Working Conditions

This position is based in a professional office environment and requires regular use of computer systems and standard office equipment. Additional hours may occasionally be required during month-end, year-end, and audit cycles.

 

Apply Today

If you're ready to build a strong foundation in accounting and contribute to a high-performing finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

 


Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related technical field
  • 3+ seasons of public accounting experience, including internships
  • Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with ERP or accounting software systems
  • Exposure to financial reporting, account reconciliations, or month-end close activities
  • Manufacturing industry internship or work experience
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The Company
HQ: Watertown, WI
206 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Wis-Pak was founded in 1969 to provide a centralized supply of canned soft drink products to its owners. A building was constructed in Watertown, Wisconsin, and equipped with a can line. Production began in 1970. Wis-Pak has since become one of the largest and most successful cooperative companies in the soft drink industry. Wis-Pak is owned by 37 Shareholders, representing 65 Pepsi-Cola franchises. Their franchises cover parts of Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. The wholly-owned subsidiaries include eight filling plants, a transportation company, a bottled water company, and a company for centralized administration. In 2004, Wis-Pak formed a majority-owned subsidiary, WP Beverages, LLC, to purchase the Pepsi-Cola franchise operations of Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. Additional franchises acquired by WP Beverages include Iron Mountain, MI (2006), Mitchell, SD (2008), Park Falls, WI (2017), Rock Island, IL (2018), and Green Bay, WI (2019).

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