Accountant

Truity Partners; Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah (WI, WI, WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Truity Partners in the Fox Valley area seeks an Accountant for an early-career path. You will join a supportive team focused on building accounting skills, taking on responsibilities over time, and growing within the organization.

The role emphasizes a strong accounting foundation, collaboration, and eagerness to learn, with day-to-day duties spanning journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred; internship may count.
• Foundational understanding of general accounting principles.
• Exposure to journal entries, reconciliations, GL accounting, or close preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day general accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation as part of the monthly close process.
• Complete account and balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional accounting activities as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Analyze account activity and help identify unusual items, trends, or variances.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with other accounting and business teams to resolve questions and obtain necessary information.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Learn company processes, systems, and operations to develop a broader understanding of the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency within the accounting function.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities and project work as experience and knowledge grow.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is an organization in the Fox Valley area looking for an Accountant. Our client is looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation, a positive and collaborative approach, and an eagerness to learn and grow. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who wants to build their experience, take on additional responsibilities over time, and develop within a supportive team environment.

The Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with day-to-day general accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation as part of the monthly close process.
• Complete account and balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional accounting activities as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Analyze account activity and help identify unusual items, trends, or variances.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with other accounting and business teams to resolve questions and obtain necessary information.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Learn company processes, systems, and operations to develop a broader understanding of the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency within the accounting function.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities and project work as experience and knowledge grow.

The Accountant will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred; relevant internship experience may be considered.
• Foundational understanding of general accounting principles.
• Exposure to journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, or month-end close preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning new accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to ask questions, learn, and take on new challenges.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to adapt as responsibilities evolve.
• Desire to grow professionally and take on increasing levels of responsibility over time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program and company-sponsored benefits, subject to the rules governing those programs.