About Us

WeConnect Global is the parent company to a group of specialized organizations in fiber engineering, construction, splicing, and testing across the country. We are dedicated to building strong connections and delivering world-class technology solutions for our customers. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, we take pride in our deep community roots, culture of innovation, and unwavering commitment to both our customers and employees. We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team and contribute to key financial initiatives across the organization and the companies we support.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid correctly and the company is compliant with payroll and tax regulations. The primarily responsible of this position is to manage all responsibilities related to payroll, taxes, W2s, and withholdings. Someone in this role will love challenges, need to enjoy working with numbers, and possess a high-level of attention-to-detail, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• Employer-sponsored short-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefits including long-term disability, critical care, and accident insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes weekly and bi-weekly payroll information including computation of deductions, compiling and importing of payroll data, and reviewing and analyzing the data for accuracy.
• Reconciles payroll related general ledger accounts.
• Performs imports for 401k withholdings with third-party administrator & ACH banking transactions related to HSA withholdings.
• Prepares and distributes payroll reports to executive management team, along with certified payroll reports to federal and/or state agencies.
• Compiles information for external auditor requests pertaining to payroll and related tasks.
• Assists management with payroll projections in conjunction with the annual budgeting process.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual Sales and Use Tax filings.
• Processes and initiates payments to independent contractors via ACH transactions.
• Performs all duties associated with year-end Form 1099 compliance and filings.
• Prepares annual personal property tax filings.
• Performs general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence, such as responding to employee payroll inquiries.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business or 3-5 years of related accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred applicants have a combination of education and experience. CPA is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; work under pressure and respond with urgency.
• Good strategic planning and organizational skills and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as QuickBooks and/or other bookkeeping systems.
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting and the application of general accounting theory, payroll, and tax compliance.

WeConnect Global, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment screening process.