Accountant - Manufacturing

Hunt Electric Corporation•Hudson, WI

5d•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. Approximately 75% of the role is focused on billing, customer portal submissions, and accounts receivable; the remaining 25% supports 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 requires a collaborative, people-first approach. This position is performed on-site daily at the Hudson location. The company describes itself as 100% employee-owned, with a people-first culture and more than 60 years of stability and growth. It offers paid insurance premiums, retirement programs, a discretionary annual bonus, paid time off and holidays, learning and development, employee resource groups, family-friendly events, and community volunteering opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; alternatively, an Associate degree in Accounting and 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 resolving billing discrepancies directly and professionally with general contractors.
Strong phone contact handling and active listening skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and 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 similar construction ERP platforms.

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, and Coupa.
Manage lien waiver workflows, including progress waivers, final conditional waivers, and subtier supplier documentation.
Manage accounts receivable aging through direct 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 for month-end close.
Communicate with general contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies, 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

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for the employee and family; cash benefit if opting out.
401(k) match.
Profit sharing.
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.
Flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
Internal learning and development.
Employee Resource Groups.
Family-friendly work events.
Community volunteering opportunities.