Staff Accountant

SoftwareOne; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid parking

Job summary

SoftwareOne is an AI-forward company seeking an Accountant – Services to ensure NORAM financial integrity through execution and oversight of general ledger accounting and close activities.

You will collaborate with FP&A on financial reporting, drive alignment in project management systems, support month-end close, journal postings, and intercompany reconciliations, and advance automation across finance operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred)
• Experience: 2–5 years in R2R/GL accounting, month-end close, audit support
• Technical: IFRS (required), US GAAP (preferred), ERP systems, advanced Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills
• Good prioritization and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be reliable, possess a strong work ethic, and have a professional attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Familiarity with Revenue and Cost recognition preferred
• Demonstrated experience using AI in a practical, applied way — such as improving workflows, automating tasks, enabling better decision-making, or increasing impact in prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Own and review month-end close activities
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations
• Coordinate processes for external contractor cost tracking and recognition
• Review revenue and cost accrual entries
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and resolve aged items
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and mismatches
• Support audits and ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP
• Perform financial analysis and variance reviews
• Partner with stakeholders and resolve issues
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Owns accounting judgment, validation, risk identification, and drives root cause resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred)

Tools

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, accuracy, and control of NORAM (U.S. and Canada) financial statements through execution and oversight of general ledger accounting and close activities within the finance layer. This role operates as a critical control point between business operations and FSSC execution, safeguarding compliance, consistency, and quality of financial outcomes.

The Accountant – Services partners closely with the services team, project management organization, and cross‑functional finance stakeholders to support a best‑in‑class Finance‑Services function. Key responsibilities include collaborating with FP&A on the development, maintenance, and distribution of financial reporting; driving alignment and best practices within project management systems to ensure seamless financial integration; and supporting month‑end close processes, journal postings, and overall financial operations.

SoftwareOne is an AI ‑ forward company. We actively use AI across our business to improve productivity, decision ‑ making , and outcomes - and we are intentional about hiring people who are curious, hands‑on, actively apply AI, and lead by example as technology continues to evolve.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own and review month-end close activities
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations
• Coordinate processes for external contractor cost tracking and recognition
• Review revenue and cost accrual entries
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and resolve aged items
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and mismatches
• Support audits and ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP
• Perform financial analysis and variance reviews
• Partner with stakeholders and resolve issues
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Owns accounting judgment, validation, risk identification, and drives root cause resolution.
• Travel 10 % required

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, accuracy, and control of NORAM (U.S. and Canada) financial statements through execution and oversight of general ledger accounting and close activities within the finance layer. This role operates as a critical control point between business operations and FSSC execution, safeguarding compliance, consistency, and quality of financial outcomes.

The Accountant – Services partners closely with the services team, project management organization, and cross‑functional finance stakeholders to support a best‑in‑class Finance‑Services function. Key responsibilities include collaborating with FP&A on the development, maintenance, and distribution of financial reporting; driving alignment and best practices within project management systems to ensure seamless financial integration; and supporting month‑end close processes, journal postings, and overall financial operations.

SoftwareOne is an AI ‑ forward company. We actively use AI across our business to improve productivity, decision ‑ making , and outcomes - and we are intentional about hiring people who are curious, hands‑on, actively apply AI, and lead by example as technology continues to evolve.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own and review month-end close activities
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations
• Coordinate processes for external contractor cost tracking and recognition
• Review revenue and cost accrual entries
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and resolve aged items
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and mismatches
• Support audits and ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP
• Perform financial analysis and variance reviews
• Partner with stakeholders and resolve issues
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Owns accounting judgment, validation, risk identification, and drives root cause resolution.
• Travel 10 % required

Job Requirements

What you offer

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred)
• Experience: 2–5 years in R2R/GL accounting, month-end close, audit support
• Technical: IFRS (required), US GAAP (preferred), ERP systems, advanced Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills
• Good prioritization and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be reliable, possess a strong work ethic, and have a professional attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Familiarity with Revenue and Cost recognition preferred
• Demonstrated experience using AI in a practical, applied way — such as improving workflows, automating tasks, enabling better decision ‑ making , or increasing impact in prior roles. This does not require deep technical or engineeringexpertisein AI; we value applied use, experimenting, and a mindset of curiosity and continuous learning.

The preceding job profile has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by associates within this role. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired.Additionalduties may be assigned and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Success Criteria

• Month-End Close Timeliness: Complete assigned close activities, journal entries, and deliverables in line with the agreed close calendar timelines

• Journal Entry Accuracy: Ensure journal entries are prepared and posted accurately, with minimal corrections or rework required

• Reconciliation Completion & Quality: Complete balance sheet reconciliations on time with clear support and minimal unreconciled differences

• Aged Balance Resolution: Proactively identify and reduce aged or unsupported balance sheet items over time

• Variance Analysis Quality: Deliver accurate and timely variance analysis with clear explanations and supporting data

• Compliance & Controls Adherence: Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies (IFRS/US GAAP), and audit requirements

• Intercompany Reconciliation Accuracy: Ensure timely resolution of intercompany differences and alignment with counterparties

• Continuous Improvement & Issue Resolution: Identify process issues, support automation efforts, and contribute to improving efficiency and data accuracy

Organizational Alignment

• Who does this role report to : Sumaira Kouser

• Collaboration with Finance O2 C , P2P, business partners, operations.

What we offer

• Generous pay with bonus structure (quarterly or bi-annual depending on the role)

• Independent environment without a lot of red tape where you are empowered to make decisions

• Substantial benefits package that includes:

• Full suite of medical coverage with A+ carriers, Dental, and Vision with strong employer contributions plusadditionalvoluntary coverage available for Pets, Identity Theft Protection, Accident & Critical Illness

• 401k program with employer matching 50% up to the first 10% of employee’s contributions

• Wellness plan that includes credits to premiums and employer contributions towards the savings plan of your choice

• Access to EAP and concierge services plus pre-paid legal at no cost

• Abundant time off that includes paid holidays, floating holidays, your birthday off, a volunteer day, and discretionary time off (DTO)

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Learning and development opportunities galore, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

• Specific to Nashville and Milwaukee-based office employees : company-paid parking

• Winning culture, inclusive environment, and friendly people all over the world

• A remote-friendly organization, with colleagues working remotely either part or full-time

We are not able to consider candidatesresidingin the state of Hawaii currently.

Company description

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.
Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.
Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.

Target compensation for this role will be $60K - 70K USD (mix of base salary and bonus). Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range and will bedeterminedbased on a variety of factors, including (but not limited to) candidates’ qualifications, experience, education, and work location.