Accounting Associate

Citizens State Bank of La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free healthcare

Job summary

Citizens State Bank in La Crosse, WI is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Accounting Department. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early‑career accounting professional looking to gain hands‑on experience across a variety of functions.

You will learn from experienced professionals while supporting daily operations, reconciliations, month‑end close, budgeting, audits, and process improvements in a community bank that values development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications is expected.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy are important.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily accounting operations and general ledger maintenance.
• Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations.
• Processing invoices, deposits, and journal entries.
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Compiling financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Researching and resolving account discrepancies.
• Maintaining accounting records and documentation.
• Assisting with budgeting, financial analysis, and special projects.
• Supporting internal and external audit requests.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Ensuring compliance with bank policies, procedures, and accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Learning new systems

Task prioritization

Education

Accounting degree (Assoc/Bachelor)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Are you ready to put your accounting education into practice and grow your career with a team that values learning, development, and collaboration? Citizens State Bank is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Accounting Department in La Crosse.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career accounting professional looking to gain hands-on experience across a variety of accounting functions. Whether you're starting your accounting career or bringing some previous accounting experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to the financial operations of a strong community bank.

What You'll Do

As an Accounting Associate, you'll support the Accounting Department through a variety of accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and financial support functions, including:

• Assisting with daily accounting operations and general ledger maintenance.
• Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations.
• Processing invoices, deposits, and journal entries.
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Compiling financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Researching and resolving account discrepancies.
• Maintaining accounting records and documentation.
• Assisting with budgeting, financial analysis, and special projects.
• Supporting internal and external audit requests.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Ensuring compliance with bank policies, procedures, and accounting standards.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is required.
• Previous accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new systems, processes, and responsibilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Schedule Options

We are open to both full-time and part-time candidates.

For candidates seeking part-time employment, a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week is required. Part-time team members must maintain a consistent weekly schedule between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Why Citizens State Bank?

Citizens State Bank has been recognized as one of the Best Banks to Work for by American Banker and is committed to creating a workplace where employees can learn, contribute, and grow. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive team environment, strong community values, and a culture that encourages professional development.

Citizens State Bank offers eligible full-time employees a benefits package that includes access to "Free" healthcare.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has the education and desire to build a career in accounting, even if they are just getting started professionally.