Accountant
Northwestern Mutual • Remote • Contractor • $20–$21.5 / hour
Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Genesis10 is currently seeking an Accountant - Remote for a contract position with a Major Financial Services Company located in Milwaukee, WI. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This position is 100% remote.
Compensation: $20.00 - $21.50 per hour, W2, based on qualifications
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for performing day-to-day transactional accounting for the company's field offices across the country. The successful candidate will work within a team of accountants, handling accounts payable, commission processing, and period-end close procedures. This position requires a commitment of at least one year, with potential for transition to a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform transactional accounting for field offices using JD Edwards
- Process vouchers and enter journal entries (credits/debits)
- Process commissions and perform period-closing reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Participate in payroll and 1099 processing
- Assist in the training of new contractors
- Maintain relationships with assigned offices and work on office-specific accounting projects
Primary Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Formal accounting education and understanding of accounting principles
- Proven ability to create and process journal entries (credits/debits)
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
- Technologically savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (maintain and manipulate worksheets) and Outlook (email and calendaring)
- Professional communication skills and proper grammar for frequent communication with field offices
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
- Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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