Staff Accountant

Pro-Active Engineering; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering in Wisconsin seeks a Staff Accountant to manage daily financial records, reconcile bank accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist with month-end closing under GAAP.

You will analyze variances, maintain the general ledger, support audit preparation, and help improve accounting procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in ERP and accounting systems.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general ledger account reconciliations and verify data accuracy.
• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts.
• Support closing processes (monthly/quarterly/year-end) and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in audits and provide schedules and commentary for variances.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures and improve reports.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Month-end close

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Staff Accountant manages daily financial records, reconciles bank accounts, prepares journal entries, and assists with month-end closing, ensuring compliance with GAAP. They analyze account variances, maintain the general ledger, and support audit preparation.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Conduct general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files as well as reconciling accounts.
• Supports monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of accounts
• Assists in providing schedules and commentary for account results and variances.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures.
• Protects the organizations value by keeping information confidential.
• Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments, and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reports and procedures.
• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Reconciles cash disbursements accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts
• Process customer invoices and manage customer collections.
• Verifies and ensures accounts payable payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform audits and reviews.
• Files tax forms with federal, state and local government agencies
• Mentor and coach the AP/AR Analyst.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• 3-5 years Accounting experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive Accounting Experience
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Proficient in ERP and Accounting Systems.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)