Senior Accountant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at MPE-Inc

At MPE, we're dedicated to making a difference in the world through cutting-edge medical technology. Our mission is to be the global leader in design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for the medical and technology industries — creating impactful solutions that improve lives, and fostering an environment where our team members can thrive, grow, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the medical field.

A better career for you. Creating medical technology for all.

Why This Role

MPE is growing, and our finance team is right at the center of that growth. We're looking for a Senior Accountant who's ready to build real ownership early in their career — someone who wants more than data entry and closing checklists, and is excited to shape how we use automation, AI, and process improvement to modernize accounting operations.

This is a great fit for someone 1–3 years into their career — whether that's Big 4 audit experience, a mix of internships across audit/finance/credit/collections, or early accounting roles — who's looking for a place to grow into a broader accounting or finance leadership path. You'll get exposure across the full accounting function (GL, AR/AP, cash, cost accounting, audit) rather than being boxed into one lane, plus direct mentorship from our Controller.

Close & General Ledger

• Support month-end close, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and resolving discrepancies
• Help maintain the general ledger and catch/correct posting errors in our ERP (IFS)

AR, AP & Collections

• Support the invoicing and accounts payable process, helping ensure accuracy and timely payments
• Assist with collections efforts and help build better reporting to reduce overdue accounts
• Contribute to the quarterly analysis of the allowance for doubtful accounts

Cash & Reporting

• Help manage companywide cash and credit card reconciliations
• Support cash forecasting and financial statement preparation
• Pull together data on sales, production, and costs to help the team spot trends and opportunities

Process Improvement & Systems

• Work with the team to improve AR/AP workflows using Excel automation, IFS, and AI tools
• Bring fresh ideas to the table — we want people who see a manual process and think "there's a better way"

Cost Accounting & Compliance

• Support cost accounting activities like standard costing and inventory valuation
• Help prepare documentation for external audits and support internal controls
• Learn the ropes on key accounts like prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and lease liabilities, with room to take on more ownership over time

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3 years of relevant experience — Big 4 audit, internships in audit/finance/credit/collections, or early-career accounting roles all count
• Comfort with Excel; ERP experience (IFS or similar) a plus but not required
• Curiosity about how AI and automation can improve accounting workflows
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in learning the "why" behind the numbers, not just the "how"
• A collaborative mindset — you'll work closely with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service, not just sit behind a spreadsheet

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance starting the first of the month after your hire date
• 401(k) match and profit sharing
• Vacation time from day one
• 9 paid holidays for regular full-time employees
• Paid training

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.