Accounting Specialist

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Gustave A Larson Company

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Village of Pewaukee, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting financial operations, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, and month-end closing processes. They also provide cross-functional support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and audit preparation.

Qualifications

You have a strong understanding of accounting principles and are proficient in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite. You are detail-oriented, possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, and can effectively manage multiple deadlines while collaborating with various business units.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

General Ledger

Journal Entries

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Cash Reconciliations

Fixed Assets

ERP systems

Epicor Prophet 21

Job Description

Are you detail‑driven, collaborative, and energized by keeping the numbers behind a successful business running smoothly? Gustave A. Larson Company is looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their work, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a stable, people‑focused organization.

What You’ll Do

As an Accounting Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations while partnering with teams across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the Accounting Supervisor with monthly journal entries and the General Ledger close
  • Collaborating with business units to gather, compile, and consolidate financial data
  • Reconciling general ledger accounts to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Providing cross‑functional support, including serving as back‑up for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Preparing audit schedules and assisting with year‑end audit processes
  • Recording and reconciling company credit card transactions and expense reports
  • Performing daily cash reconciliations
  • Managing fixed assets and completing monthly reconciliations
  • Contributing to special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines technical accounting knowledge with a positive, service‑oriented mindset:

  • Strong commitment to delivering excellent internal customer service
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Collaborative team player who works well across departments
  • Proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with accounting and ERP systems preferred (Epicor Prophet 21 a plus)

Education & Experience

  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Also considered: Associate degree with 1+ year of general accounting experience

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
  • Stable organization with a strong reputation and engaged teams

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Gustave A. Larson Company, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected classification.

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Gustave A Larson Company

Gustave A. Larson Company is the Midwest, Plains and Mountain States leading wholesale distributor of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, parts, & supplies. Our business philosophy is to focus on serving the needs of our customers, with a value-added, professional and enthusiastic attitude. We have 450 team members who serve our customers in twenty Midwest, Plains and Mountain states through our 53 locations. Gustave A. Larson Company represents products from over 450 different leading industry manufacturers in the areas of commercial refrigeration, residential and commercial HVAC, food service, and pressure/temperature controls. We offer a full line of equipment, controls, supplies and replacement parts. "We don’t sell anything – our customers do. As a result, our focus is on helping them maximize their success."​ Andrew Larson - CEO, Chairman We are proud to say our 450 team members are our greatest asset -- from our field sales team to our corporate support team. Our people are the most professional and service-oriented in the industry, and provide solutions to our customer’s needs with genuine, enthusiastic service. Our sales teams are focused on helping our customers to trouble shoot system issues and answer their technical questions. Each person on our sales team is required to have a HVACR technical college degree or the equivalent industry experience. Our combination of a friendly, professional, and technically competent team positions us best to help our customers meet their individual job requirements. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. We are at the forefront when it comes to helping our customers learn about the changing requirements of technology in our industry. Each of our locations offers educational programs throughout the year, ranging from troubleshooting service issues to teaching our customers how to improve their selling skills and profitability.
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