Technical Accounting Analyst

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support technical accounting research, gather facts, and prepare analyses under GAAP guidance. The role includes contributing to policy governance, preparing schedules for audits and disclosures, and coordinating responses for recurring reporting tasks.

The ideal candidate will have CPA certification and an accounting degree, with strong spreadsheet skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to resolve open

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of accounting concepts, financial reporting, internal controls, and related financial processes.
• Experience documenting analyses and escalating issues when needed.
• Experience communicating financial information clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support technical accounting research and document accounting matters.
• Gather facts, review GAAP and STAT guidance, prepare draft analyses, and summarize conclusions.
• Assist with accounting policy governance, including policy reviews, gap identification, clarification needs, and updates.
• Support audit, financial statement, and disclosure activities by preparing schedules and gathering documentation.
• Coordinate responses and assist with recurring reporting and disclosure responsibilities.
• Perform account analysis, reconciliations, recurring entries, financial reporting support, and other operational accounting activities.
• Collaborate with business partners and team members to obtain information, follow up on open items, and complete assigned work.
• Report to the Senior Manager, Accounting.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Policy Governance

Documentation Analysis

Audit Support

Disclosures

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Collaboration

Education

CPA

Accounting Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support technical accounting research and document accounting matters
• Gather facts, review GAAP and STAT guidance, prepare draft analyses, and summarize conclusions
• Assist with accounting policy governance, including policy reviews, gap identification, clarification needs, and updates
• Support audit, financial statement, and disclosure activities by preparing schedules and gathering documentation
• Coordinate responses and assist with recurring reporting and disclosure responsibilities
• Perform account analysis, reconciliations, recurring entries, financial reporting support, and other operational accounting activities
• Collaborate with business partners and team members to obtain information, follow up on open items, and complete assigned work
• Report to the Senior Manager, Accounting

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of accounting concepts, financial reporting, financial analysis, internal controls, accounting systems, or related financial processes
• Ability to gather facts, evaluate information, perform research, document analysis, and identify matters requiring escalation or review
• Experience communicating financial or accounting information clearly and effectively
• Experience using spreadsheets to organize, analyze, reconcile, and track financial or accounting information
• Ability to collaborate with business partners and team members to obtain information and follow up on open items
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized documentation
• Attention to detail
• Professional judgment and willingness to elevate questions or issues appropriately
• Travel requirements up to 5%
• Must not require current or future sponsorship for this position
• Preferred: Accounting degree
• Preferred: CPA
• Preferred: Basic understanding of US GAAP accounting standards
• Preferred: Statutory accounting experience
• Preferred: Public accounting experience
• Successful background checks
• Signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounting concepts, financial reporting, and analysis, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with business partners. Proficient in managing multiple priorities while maintaining organized documentation and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounting Concepts
• Financial Reporting
• GAAP Knowledge
• CPA Certification
• Financial Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting Support
• Account Analysis
• Reconciliations
• Operational Accounting Activities
• Policy Governance
• Documentation Analysis
• Audit Support
• Disclosure Activities
• Spreadsheet Proficiency
• Internal Controls

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Professional Judgment
• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• Accounting Degree

Industry Keywords

• US GAAP
• Statutory Accounting
• Public Accounting
• Financial Processes
• Disclosure Responsibilities