Accounting Associate

Capitolbank; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Bank is seeking a finance professional to support financial reporting, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and accounts payable. The role focuses on delivering accurate information for management while maintaining compliance with federal and state laws.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting and at least 2 years of accounting experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Capabilities in Excel and other office software are essential.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with customers and employees to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Problem-solving and customer-centric solutions to address evolving needs.
• Adaptability and self-motivation in dynamic environments.
• Teamwork and respectful collaboration with staff, customers, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, to support operations and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate financial information to management.
• Adhere to financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in the development of the Bank and Bank Holding Company's budget.
• Coordinate processing and payment of invoices, vendor file management, and tax reporting.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Technology proficiency

Financial expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting

Job description

Position Summary:

• Financial Reporting – Provide timely and accurate financial information to management.
• Regulatory Compliance – Adheres to financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements to maintain compliance with federal and state laws.
• Budgeting – Assist in the development of the Bank and Bank Holding Company's budget.
• Accounts Payable – Coordinate processing and payment of invoices, management of the vendor file and related tax reporting.

Skillset & Experience:

• Effective Communication & Collaboration – Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills when engaging with customers and employees, ensuring clarity, understanding, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Problem-Solving & Customer-Centric Solutions – Actively involved in developing solutions that meet the evolving needs of both customers and employees, fostering innovation and efficiency.
• Adaptability & Self-Motivation – Highly flexible in managing changing workloads, self-motivated, and capable of maintaining productivity in dynamic environments.
• Teamwork – A strong team player who treats all staff, customers, shareholders and prospects with respect.
• Technology Proficiency – Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with mastery in Excel and other applicable software to support efficient business operations and decision-making.
• Financial Expertise & Control – Proficiency in financial analysis, with a strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial administration, and the understanding of effective financial controls.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting (mandatory)

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience (desired)

Capitol Bank is committed to supporting our employees' health and wellbeing while ensuring that all team members are equipped to deliver exceptional service to our customers and community.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit for periods greater than 45 minutes at a time.
• Must be able to stand for periods greater than 30 minutes at a time.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be able to use computer monitors for periods greater than 45 minutes at a time.
• Must be able to perform basic typing functions.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the Bank.