Senior Staff Accountant: Hybrid Role & Leadership Path

Baird & Associates; Madison (WI); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

W.F. Baird & Associates seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to join its Madison-based finance team, reporting to the Controller/CFO. This hands-on role supports financial reporting, process improvements, budgeting, and system enhancements while shaping the future of the finance function.

You will grow toward senior finance leadership through mentorship and progressively taking on budgeting, forecasting, ERP ownership, and staff supervision within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience. International operations a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP & HRM systems for accounting and payroll.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex financial data.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Balance strategic initiatives with hands-on accounting responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Process Improvement & Strategic Projects: Enhance accounting procedures and reporting standards.
• Reconciliations & Financial Reporting: Lead GL reconciliations, produce financial reports, audit-ready docs.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and internal policies.
• General Accounting & Close: Prepare journal entries, revenue recognition, provide insights.
• Payroll Administration & Processing: Manage payroll operations and external providers.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Handle AP/expenses, invoicing, collections with teams.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Educación

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

Herramientas

Deltek Vantagepoint

Rippling

ERP/HRIS platforms

Descripción del empleo

W.F. Baird & Associates seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to join its Madison-based finance team, reporting to the Controller/CFO. This hands-on role supports financial reporting, process improvements, budgeting, and system enhancements while shaping the future of the finance function.

You will grow toward senior finance leadership through mentorship and progressively taking on budgeting, forecasting, ERP ownership, and staff supervision within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.