Staff Accountant - Construction

Employment Resource Group; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to safeguard financial integrity and oversee day-to-day accounting operations. Key responsibilities include collaborating with leadership for accurate accounting records, managing payroll and vendor relationships, preparing quarterly tax submissions, and educating financial representatives. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and three years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of accounting experience, including financial statement preparation.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance and payroll processing.
• Experience in benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership on accounting records.
• Oversee payroll activities for office staff.
• Prepare quarterly tax submissions and manage banking activities.
• Forecast operational budgets and analyze financial statements.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity and operational soundness of a multi-office financial services practice. This role provides leadership in managing day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the organization’s overall financial health and long-term growth. Working closely with senior leadership, the Staff Accountant ensures accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, and strategic budget oversight to drive informed decision-making and operational excellence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all office accounting records.
• Oversee vendor relationships and administer payroll activities for office staff.
• Process financial representative commissions and allowances in a timely and accurate manner.
• Administer employee benefit plans, including medical, retirement, and cafeteria plans.
• Establish and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Monitor and manage all banking activities.
• Prepare and manage quarterly tax submissions to the IRS and coordinate with external accountants on annual federal and state tax filings.
• Educate new financial representatives on compensation structures, including commissions, fees, and bonuses.
• Manage corporate credit card billing, receipt collection, and financial reporting.
• Monitor financial representative indebtedness and administer collection procedures as necessary.
• Forecast and prepare operational budgets and regularly analyze financial statements against budget projections, recommending corrective action as needed.
• Monitor and optimize cash flow, including home office reimbursement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Three or more years of accounting experience, including financial statement preparation, general ledger maintenance, annual tax filings, payroll processing, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.