Staff Accountant

IsoTalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $60k-$70k

457(b) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Long-term disability

FSA

Job summary

Wisconsin Association in Madison, WI, is seeking a detail-driven Staff Accountant to join the finance team. You will handle accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and regulatory reporting to keep operations accurate and audit-ready.

You'll work hands-on with the Sage accounting system and support the organization's service to communities across Wisconsin, ensuring compliance with state regulations and timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Hands-on AP, AR, and bank reconciliation experience.
• Experience with accounting software and systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts payable and receivable records in Sage.
• Process vendor invoices and execute payments.
• Reconcile member and customer payments.
• Monitor bank accounts and deposits; manage Positive Pay.
• Prepare documentation for audits and regulatory filings.

Skills

AP

AR

Bank reconciliations

Sage

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in accounting

2+ years accounting experience

Tools

Sage

Job description

Our client, a Wisconsin-based membership association, is looking for a detail-driven Staff Accountant to join their finance team in Madison, WI.

Do you love keeping the books balanced down to the last penny? Are you the type who gets genuine satisfaction from a clean reconciliation? Do you want your accounting skills to support an organization that serves communities across the state? If so, this Staff Accountant role might be exactly what you're looking for. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks!

• Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000, based on experience
• 457(b) + company matching
• Health and dental, 88% paid by employer
• Paid Time Off
• Life insurance
• LT Disability
• FSA

A Day in the Life of a Staff Accountant

In this role, you'll be the financial backbone for our client's organization and its affiliates, handling everything from accounts payable/receivable to bank reconciliations and compliance reporting. You'll work hands-on with the Sage accounting system to keep financial operations accurate and audit-ready. Your work directly supports the organization's ability to serve its members reliably and stay compliant with state regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable records in Sage
• Processing vendor invoices and executing payment runs
• Reconciling member and customer payments
• Monitoring bank accounts, preparing deposits, and managing Positive Pay transactions
• Reconciling bank statements and financial accounts for affiliated organizations
• Reconciling conference, seminar, sponsorship, and exhibit registration payments
• Reviewing and resolving credit card payment discrepancies
• Administering unclaimed property processes and coordinating annual state filings
• Preparing documentation for audits and regulatory filings with the OCI
• Maintaining vendor contract files and tracking renewal schedules
• Tracking grant-funded and special project financials
• Notarizing documents as needed
• Coordinating recognition gifts and assisting with special projects

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher in accounting or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Hands-on experience with AP, AR, and bank reconciliation
• Experience with accounting softwares
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with financial information

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is a well-established membership association supporting counties and affiliated organizations across Wisconsin. They're known for their commitment to accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service to their members and partners.