Staff Accountant

Village-of-Caledonia,-W; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Village of Caledonia, WI is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance Director and participate in day-to-day accounting operations. The role is a stepping stone toward the Finance Director position as leadership succession plans unfold.

The Staff Accountant will work with Village departments, ensure GASB/GAAP compliance, maintain internal controls, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders while supporting budgeting and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or related field with emphasis in accounting.
• 1–3 years financial accounting experience.
• Experience with Governmental Fund Accounting is preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and GASB familiarity.
• Experience with accounting, payroll, and MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Director in maintaining village-wide accounting and reporting systems per GASB/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Provide oversight of financial operations, internal controls, and duties to mitigate risk and ensure accurate results.
• Support accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Assist in long-range financial planning to promote sustainability.
• Coordinate with auditors and prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support budgeting processes and data analyses to inform decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a driven, high-potential Staff Accountant to join our team as an integral part of our long-term leadership succession plan. In this unique role, you will manage day-to-day corporate accounting operations while being intentionally mentored, trained, and prepared to step into the Finance Director role when the current Finance Director retires.

The primary responsibility of the Staff Accountant position is to assist the Finance Director, who oversees the entire finance function of the Village and will assist in creating an innovative finance department positioned for long-term financial sustainability. The Staff Accountant will develop collaborative working partnerships with Village department heads and members of the Village Staff as needed.

Applications will be accepted until 10/30/2026, but applications will be reviewed as received until a best fit candidate is found. The posting may close early if a candidate accepts the position prior to 10/30/2026.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties required for this position. The job description is a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. This role may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be expected to perform additional duties as requested.

• Assist the Finance Director in maintaining village wide accounting and reporting systems pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the provision of oversight to financial operations village wide, including the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, internal controls and segregation of duties designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the Village's financial results.
• Participate in the Finance Department activities, including accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation functions.
• Work with the Finance Director and other Village staff to develop long-range financial plans thereby ensuring the Village's financial sustainability.
• Research proposed financial accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls in order to establish consistent practices village wide and to assist the Finance Director in managing the Village's financial risks.
• Responsible for maintaining the Village Procurement Policies and to provide assistance to all departments with their procurement needs.
• Coordinate with the Finance Director to support procedures of Village independent auditors.
• Prepares various financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides support to other departments for various quantitative analyses.
• Assists Finance Director in filing of reports required by Federal, State, and other authoritative agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyzes trends in the financial data and performs analysis of budgetary variances to assist with the Village's budgeting and reporting processes.
• Assists Finance Director is preparing analysis for the annual budget process.
• Applies knowledge of Excel functions to assist in the process improvement in preparation of various schedules and reports.
• Assist with the annual collection of Village funds, including permits, municipal citations, reimbursements, and property tax collections.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or related field with emphasis in accounting.
• Must possess a minimum of 1-3 years financial accounting experience.
• Experience with Governmental Fund Accounting is preferred.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Experience with a variety of computer software programs including accounting, payroll, and Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Adept at learning new skills, capable of handling several assignments at one time, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal relations/customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of documents, records, and communications required.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be obtained, may be substituted for educational experience, depending on applicability.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.