Staff Accountant

Quad; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Quad, a global marketing experiences company, is seeking a Staff Accountant in Wisconsin to support monthly close, reconciliations, and internal controls. You will help prepare quarterly filings and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least two years in corporate accounting, with strong Excel skills and accuracy. CPA is a plus; international accounting experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 2 years in a corporate accounting environment.
• CPA—preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare reconciliations and analyses for balance sheet accounts.
• Support international accounting and statutory audits.
• Prepare footnotes for quarterly filings and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Assist with SOX and internal control testing.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

US GAAP knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

HFM or similar consolidation tool

Job description

As a global marketing experience company, Quad's goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We've built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we're all driven to perform at our best- for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we're a company that believes we can always create a better way.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Staff Accountant supports the organization's financial reporting, accounting, internal controls, and analysis activities. This role is responsible for assisting with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; preparing account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses; supporting international accounting and statutory audit requirements; and contributing to the preparation of quarterly publicly filed financial statements. This role ensures financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with U.S. GAAP, applicable statutory requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies. This position partners with accounting, finance, international operations, internal audit, and other business stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, and provide meaningful financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly and the year-end close process and financial statements
• Prepare account reconciliations and analyses of significant balance sheet accrual accounts
• Support the monthly close, account reconciliations and statutory audits of international locations
• Prepare financial statement footnotes and related supporting documentation for quarterly public filings
• Assist with Sarbanes Oxley and internal control documentation, testing and compliance
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and Corporate Policies
• Prepare ad hoc analyses appropriate for all levels of the organization
• Apply creative thinking to modify or adjust processes to best meet needs/objectives
• Identifying opportunities to improve accounting, reporting, and control processes
• Recommend best practices and process improvement where appropriate
• Complete special projects as identified by management

SCOPE

The Staff Accountant operates within the corporate accounting and financial reporting function and has responsibility for supporting the integrity and timeliness of financial information across the organization.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPA – Certified Public Accountant (preferred but not required)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with financial consolidation, reporting and enterprise accounting systems; proficiency in HFM or a comparable platform is preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong financial analysis, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong accounting knowledge and business acumen
• High degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines
• Adaptability and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a changing environment
• Ability to apply creative thinking to improve processes and meet business objectives
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity or financial analysis tools is preferred, provided their use complies with company data-security, confidentiality, and internal-control requirements

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.