GAAP & Audit Support Specialist

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support technical accounting research, gather facts, and prepare analyses under GAAP guidance. The role includes contributing to policy governance, preparing schedules for audits and disclosures, and coordinating responses for recurring reporting tasks.

The ideal candidate will have CPA certification and an accounting degree, with strong spreadsheet skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to resolve open

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of accounting concepts, financial reporting, internal controls, and related financial processes.
• Experience documenting analyses and escalating issues when needed.
• Experience communicating financial information clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support technical accounting research and document accounting matters.
• Gather facts, review GAAP and STAT guidance, prepare draft analyses, and summarize conclusions.
• Assist with accounting policy governance, including policy reviews, gap identification, clarification needs, and updates.
• Support audit, financial statement, and disclosure activities by preparing schedules and gathering documentation.
• Coordinate responses and assist with recurring reporting and disclosure responsibilities.
• Perform account analysis, reconciliations, recurring entries, financial reporting support, and other operational accounting activities.
• Collaborate with business partners and team members to obtain information, follow up on open items, and complete assigned work.
• Report to the Senior Manager, Accounting.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Policy Governance

Documentation Analysis

Audit Support

Disclosures

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Collaboration

Education

CPA

Accounting Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support technical accounting research, gather facts, and prepare analyses under GAAP guidance. The role includes contributing to policy governance, preparing schedules for audits and disclosures, and coordinating responses for recurring reporting tasks.

The ideal candidate will have CPA certification and an accounting degree, with strong spreadsheet skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to resolve open