Staff Accountant - Essentials

Cain Watters & Associates; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA contributions

Disability & Life insurance

Dental & Vision plans

Unlimited PTO

Holidays incl. Winter Break

401k plan

Professional dues

Education resources

Parental leave

Fitness programs

Job summary

Cain Watters & Associates is hiring a Staff Accountant to support monthly accounting, including bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial statement preparation for a CPA firm serving national clients. You will prepare journal entries, assist with year-end tax forms, and collaborate with multi-client teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

The role requires 2–5 years of accounting experience, a bachelor's degree, and proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Word.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• Multi-client CPA firm experience preferred.
• QuickBooks software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounting including bank reconciliation, general ledger and preparation of a balance sheet and income statement for a growing CPA firm.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and assist in compilation of financial statements, reconcile bank statements and general ledgers.
• Work independently on monthly and quarterly financial statements including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts; assess general ledger for accuracy.
• Record journal entries to reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations in the preparation of year end Forms 1096 & 1099.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for monthly accounting including bank reconciliation, general ledger and preparation of a balance sheet and income statement for a growing CPA firm specializing in financial planning to national clientele.

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for monthly accounting including bank reconciliation, general ledger and preparation of a balance sheet and income statement for a growing CPA firm specializing in financial planning to national clientele.

Essential Functions

• Exercise discretion and authority in the preparation of accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department
• Establish records of accounts and input entries into proper accounts
• Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies
• Prepare month-end journal entries and assist in compilation of financial statements, reconcile bank statements and general ledgers.
• Work independently on the completion of account reconciliations monthly for balance sheet accounts including the capital projects in progress accounts and miscellaneous revenue accounts
• Perform a crucial, first-line role in the monthly accounting services

Responsibilities And Duties

• Work independently on monthly and quarterly financial statements including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts; assess general ledger for accuracy
• Exercise discretion and authority in the preparation of after the fact payroll summaries and record journal entries
• Record journal entries to reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting documents
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations in the preparation of year end Forms 1096 & 1099
• Work independently with clients as needed to facilitate completion of financial statements
• Responsible for multiple clients; organization of supporting documents; ensure timely financial reports for clients and planning teams while meeting all department production goals

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting field required
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred
• Multi-client CPA firm experience preferred
• QuickBooks software experience preferred
• Proficient in both Microsoft Word and Excel
• Act as a team player and demonstrate a positive attitude

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. The ability to work remote is allowed based on management’s approval.

Compensation

Minimum: $65,000.00 - Maximum: $78,000.00 USD

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized medical insurance options
• Generous employer HSA contributions
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Basic Life Insurance, and Telehealth/Virtual Urgent Care/Whole Mental Health
• Dental and Vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Organization-paid holidays, including an extended Winter Break
• Safe Harbor 401k Plan
• Employer-paid professional dues, licenses, and renewals
• Continuing Education resources
• Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized fitness programs

CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as:

• INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2024)
• Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024)
• Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024)
• Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024)
• USA Today - Top Workplaces (2024, 2025)
• Accounting Today - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023)
• Forbes America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms (2022, 2023)
• INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022)
• Dallas Morning News - Top Workplace (2022, 2023)
• Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100: Firms to Watch (2020)
• Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
• INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
• INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy, we encourage you to report them immediately by contacting HR at [e-mail] . Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.