Staff Accountant

Lakeside Foods•Manitowoc, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you. Lakeside Foods is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the timeliness and accuracy of month‑end close activities and financial statement preparation for company joint ventures. This role applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) while assisting with credit card administration, legal matters, and additional accounting functions including insurance, fixed assets, and tax reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
1–3 years of accounting experience with demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles
ERP system experience required
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheet navigation and data manipulation tools
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work with personnel across the organization
Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
Demonstrated ethics and integrity aligned with organizational values
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze information and implement solutions efficiently

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform joint venture accounting, including financial statements, budgets, cash flow, fiscal close activities, and tax schedules
Administer the company credit card program
Perform fixed asset accounting for assigned location(s)
Support insurance administration for joint ventures and subsidiaries, including renewals, claims, and invoice processing
Assist with month‑end journal entries and financial reporting
Process monthly Sales & Use tax filings and assist with annual tax schedules as assigned
Assist with bank reconciliations
Support company legal matters, including managing the legal inbox, maintaining listings of open agreements, and coordinating with internal departments and outside legal counsel
Lead the 1099 process for joint ventures and provide oversight for subsidiary processes
Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned