Staff Accountant I

CFS; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Wisconsin is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support month-end close, asset management, and ERP processes. The role involves account reconciliations, variance analysis, and contributing to audit work.

You will collaborate across departments to improve reporting and automate workflows using Palantir AI and other tools, building a foundation for strong financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-3 years of public accounting audit experience OR 3-4 years of corporate/industry accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Manage fixed asset processes, capital additions, and system maintenance.
• Review and process purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and compliance within the ERP system.
• Support external audit activities and assist with special projects and process improvements.
• Partner with the team to enhance reporting and automate workflows utilizing Palantir AI and other technology tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Palantir AI

Job description

• Stable, well-established company with decades of success and continued growth
• Profitable organization with multiple expanding locations
• Opportunity to gain broad HR exposure across compensation, benefits, and payroll
• Collaborative, community-focused culture with strong local involvement
• Supportive team environment with fun employee-friendly perks
• Hands‑on involvement in key annual compensation initiatives
• Ideal for someone who enjoys analytics and cross‑functional collaboration

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Why Join This Organization?

• Stable, well‑established company with decades of success and continued growth
• Profitable organization with multiple expanding locations
• Opportunity to gain broad HR exposure across compensation, benefits, and payroll
• Collaborative, community‑focused culture with strong local involvement
• Supportive team environment with fun employee‑friendly perks
• Hands‑on involvement in key annual compensation initiatives
• Ideal for someone who enjoys analytics and cross‑functional collaboration

Key Responsibilities For The Staff Accountant I

• Play a key role in month‑end close activities, including account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Manage fixed asset processes, capital additions, and system maintenance.
• Review and process purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and compliance within the ERP system.
• Support external audit activities and assist with special projects and process improvements.
• Partner with the team to enhance reporting and automate workflows utilizing Palantir AI and other technology tools.

Qualifications For The Staff Accountant I

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-3 years of public accounting audit experience OR 3-4 years of corporate/industry accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills are highly preferred.

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