Staff Accountant

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.

Are you looking to build your accounting career with a stable, family-owned company that offers broad exposure across multiple accounting disciplines? Lakeside Foods is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance activities, and other key accounting functions that help drive business success.

In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of accounting responsibilities while working with an experienced team in a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to continue developing their skills and expand their business knowledge.

What You'll Get

A broad accounting role with exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax support, compliance, and business operations

Competitive salary and full benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and career development

A collaborative and supportive team environment grounded in Teamwork at Lakeside (TAL)

The opportunity to contribute to projects that support business performance and continuous improvement

A stable, family-owned company with a long-term outlook and strong values

Comprehensive Benefits:

A choice of three quality, affordable healthcare coverage options

Vision and dental coverage

Health savings account with employer contribution / flexible spending accounts

Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match

Company-provided life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, and holidays

What You'll Do

Prepare, maintain, and analyze accounting records, transactions, and supporting documentation

Prepare journal entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities

Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial projection activities

Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules

Support internal and external audit activities through preparation of schedules and documentation

Prepare tax schedules and related supporting documentation

Maintain fixed asset accounting records and reporting

Support property tax filings, business licenses, and other compliance reporting requirements

Collaborate with internal departments, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other business partners

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency

Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

One to five years of accounting experience preferred

Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

ERP experience required; SAP experience preferred

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO MANITOWOC

Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S.S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks, beaches, and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit and a wonderful place to work and live.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities