Accountant

Pro-Active Engineering; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage daily financial records, reconcile bank and other accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist with month-end close, ensuring GAAP compliance.

You will analyze account variances, maintain the general ledger, prepare schedules for management and audits, oversee AP/AR, process customer invoices and payments, and mentor the AP/AR analyst, using ERP systems and advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience, including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial records and reconciliations for general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close and closes (quarterly, year-end as needed).
• Provide schedules and commentary for account results and variances.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures; protect confidentiality of financial information.
• Monitor accounting reports and procedures, suggest improvements.
• Assist in audits by gathering documents for external auditors.
• Process customer invoices and manage customer collections; ensure AP/payables accuracy.
• File tax forms with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Mentor and coach AP/AR analyst as needed.

Skills

Analytical/Problem Solving

Attention to Detail/Accuracy

Communication Proficiency

Organizational/Time Management

Collaboration Skills

Independent Ethical Conduct

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP accounting systems

VLOOKUPs

Pivot Tables

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to manage daily financial records, reconcile bank accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist with month‑end closing, ensuring compliance with GAAP. They analyze account variances, maintain the general ledger, and support audit preparation.

Essential Functions

• Conduct general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors.
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files and reconciling accounts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, half‑year, and year‑end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of accounts.
• Assist in providing schedules and commentary for account results and variances.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures.
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments, identify and suggest improvements for accounting reports and procedures.
• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Reconcile bank accounts, verify deposits, reconcile cash disbursements accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Process customer invoices and manage customer collections.
• Verify and ensure accounts payable payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance, gathering necessary account information and documents to perform audits and reviews.
• File tax forms with federal, state and local government agencies.
• Mentor and coach the AP/AR analyst.

Competencies

• Financial Management
• Analytical/Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail/Accuracy
• Communication Proficiency (Written & Verbal)
• Organizational/Time Management
• Collaboration Skills
• Independent Ethical Conduct

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Progressive accounting experience, including month‑end and year‑end close processes. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal; a commitment to high professional ethical standards. Proficient in ERP and accounting systems. Strong Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables).

Preferred Education and Experience

Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous ...

EEO Statement

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.