Staff Accountant

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 9%

Excellent work/life balance

Strong bonus program

Exceptional benefits

Job summary

CFS in Madison, WI seeks a Staff Accountant to join a financially strong organization with growth plans. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, journal entries, and close processes in a stable, well-capitalized environment.

We offer competitive compensation, a strong bonus program, and exceptional benefits, with a retirement plan featuring up to a 9% match. This position supports expansion and new market efforts under a proactive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies, ensuring balances are complete and accurate.
• Analyze accounting activity and identify potential issues before they become problems.
• Review outstanding balances, validate supporting information, and ensure compliance with state reporting requirements.
• Support month-end close activities and assist with various accounting and reporting projects.
• Partner with operations and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial data and proper documentation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Staff Accountant

• Salary: $60,000 to $70,000
• Join a financially strong organization that continues to exceed performance expectations and invest in future growth
• New CEO in place with a vision focused on expansion and entering new markets
• Supportive leadership team that empowers employees and encourages professional growth
• Excellent work/life balance in a stable, well-capitalized environment
• Competitive compensation, strong bonus performance, and exceptional benefits
• Outstanding retirement program featuring up to a 9% 401(k) match

Key Responsibilities Of The Staff Accountant Role

• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate and timely financial reporting
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies, ensuring balances are complete and accurate
• Analyze accounting activity and ask the right questions to identify potential issues before they become problems
• Review outstanding balances, validate supporting information, and ensure compliance with state reporting requirements
• Support month-end close activities and assist with various accounting and reporting projects
• Partner with operations and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial data and proper documentation

Requirements For The Staff Accountant Role

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues and investigate root causes
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes

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