Staff Accountant

Musco Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Musco Lighting Accounting Team in Oskaloosa, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant to research, prepare, and file state sales and use tax returns timely, assist with credit card program administration, and provide backup support for fixed asset acquisitions and reporting. This role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Ideal candidates will have a 4-year degree and 2–4 years of accounting experience, with prior multi-state tax

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree preferred.
• 2 to 4 years accounting experience preferred.
• Previous multi-state sales tax experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and filing requirements.
• Research and interpret sales and use tax regulations to support compliance and identify applicable tax requirements.
• Assist with the administration and management of the company credit card program by reviewing transaction coding, approvals, and supporting documentation; maintaining cardholder accounts and system configurations; researching and resolving disputed or questionable transactions with cardholders and the credit card provider; and providing team members with guidance on credit card policies, procedures, and transaction-related questions.
• Provide backup support for capital expenditures and related reporting for managers, including reviewing and recording capital purchases and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and perform reconciliations of payroll-related general ledger accounts to ensure balances are accurate and properly supported.
• Assist with other accounting-related activities, reconciliations, reporting, and special projects as assigned to support the overall operations of the Accounting and Finance department.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Staff Accountant

The Musco Accounting Team has an opening for a Staff Accountant at our Oskaloosa office. This position will research, prepare, and file state sales and use tax returns timely. Assist with administration of the company credit card program, including transaction review, issue resolution, and account maintenance. They will also provide backup support for fixed asset acquisitions and reporting, including capital expenditure tracking and related financial reporting. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

Essential Criteria:

• 4 year college degree preferred.
• 2 to 4 years accounting experience preferred.
• Previous multi-state sales tax experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and filing requirements.
• Research and interpret sales and use tax regulations to support compliance and identify applicable tax requirements.
• Assist with the administration and management of the company credit card program by reviewing transaction coding, approvals, and supporting documentation; maintaining cardholder accounts and system configurations; researching and resolving disputed or questionable transactions with cardholders and the credit card provider; and providing team members with guidance on credit card policies, procedures, and transaction-related questions.
• Provide backup support for capital expenditures and related reporting for managers, including reviewing and recording capital purchases and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and perform reconciliations of payroll-related general ledger accounts to ensure balances are accurate and properly supported.
• Assist with other accounting-related activities, reconciliations, reporting, and special projects as assigned to support the overall operations of the Accounting and Finance department.

Who is Musco:

For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023–2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025–2026). Learn more at www.musco.com.

Team Culture and Partnerships:

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!

As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.

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