Accountant

Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.  
 

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Pay: $55,000 to $70,000 annually – based on experience

Shift: Standard working hours

Location: At our Appleton facility (N9234 Lake Park Road, Appleton, WI 54915) – a hybrid role can be discussed

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, Prorated paid time off, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance Program

We are seeking an Accountant who will maintain general ledger accounts, provide record of assets, liabilities, prepare profit and loss, income and balance sheet statements, and maintain receipts and disbursement reports.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger and key balance sheet accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies related to revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, accruals, inventory, payroll, and intercompany accounts
• Review billing, freight, and shipment invoices to ensure compliance with contracts – resolve discrepancies with internal and external partners
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation records in accordance with company policy
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, business units, and external stakeholders
• Participate in maintaining and enhancing financial administrative functions to ensure reliability, performance, and alignment with location needs and providing support for freight activities including validating and billing charges
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – demonstrated ability to meet job requirements through comparable experience will be considered
• 3+ years relevant accounting experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or operational environment - preferred
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Ability to analyze moderately complex accounting issues and resolve discrepancies
• Solid understanding of internal controls and standardized accounting practices
• Knowledge of LTL freight and associated technologies - preferred

What we offer you:

• Paid time off 
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match 
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us:

Lakeside Book Company loves books!  To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart.  Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.