Accountant - Manufacturing

Hunt Electric • Hudson, WI

6d • $66,560 - $92,160 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant - Project Billing & GL role at Baer Manufacturing in Hudson, Wisconsin, owns the full project billing lifecycle and supports general ledger accounting functions. Approximately 75% of the role focuses on billing, customer portal submissions, and accounts receivable, with the remaining 25% focused on balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and month-end journal entries alongside the Controller. The position involves frequent direct engagement with general contractors, internal leadership, and the Manufacturing Controller, and calls for a collaborative, people-first approach.

This is a fully on-site position at the Hudson, Wisconsin location. The role uses standard office equipment and includes occasional physical tasks such as lifting files and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an Associate degree in Accounting with at least 3 years of hands-on accounting and billing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to resolve billing discrepancies directly and professionally with general contractors.
• Strong phone contact handling and active listening skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the Controller and plant leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, manage time effectively to meet billing and close deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with construction progress billing, AIA formats, retainage calculations, or lien waiver processes.
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum or a similar construction ERP platform.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle project billing process, from contract setup through final retainage collection, for commercial and industrial prefabrication contracts.
• Prepare monthly progress billings using AIA G702/G703 formats, schedules of values, and milestone documentation, meeting required deadlines.
• Upload, manage, and track billing approvals through customer portals, including Textura, GCPay, Coupa, and other general contractor platforms.
• Manage lien waiver workflows, including progress waivers, final conditional waivers, and subtier supplier documentation.
• Manage accounts receivable aging by conducting customer collection follow-ups and tracking payment commitments.
• Apply customer remittances and electronic payments to open accounts receivable balances in accordance with internal accounting controls.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset depreciation schedules to support month-end close.
• Communicate with general contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies, customer inquiries, and payment issues; escalate complex issues to the Manufacturing Controller as needed.
• Review billing processes and procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist the Manufacturing Controller with month-end close and reporting activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% employer-paid for employees and their families; a cash benefit is available for employees who opt out.
• 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• More than three weeks of PTO to start, paid holidays, and sick time.
• Internal learning and development.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Family-friendly work events and community volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time