Staff Accountant

Musco-Sports-Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Accounting Team at our Oskaloosa office. The role will research, prepare, and file state sales and use tax returns while supporting card-year transactions, capital expenditures, and payroll journal entries.

You will ensure tax compliance, maintain related accounting records, and provide backup for finance activities. The position requires accuracy, independence, and a detail-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years accounting experience preferred.
• 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

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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!

• 2 to 4 years accounting experience preferred.
• 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.