Temporary Accounting Specialist

Compeer Financial; Town of Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning and development programs

Mentorship programs

Flexible summer hours

Benefits package including medical, D

401k match up to 9%

Job summary

Compeer Financial in Wisconsin is seeking a part-time, temporary Accounting Assistant for tax season, January 2027 through mid‑April 2027, with open locations in Onalaska, Dodgeville, Sun Prairie or Fond du Lac. You will process accounting transactions, assist with payroll, depreciation and client statements, and support timely tax-related reporting.

The role features a hybrid schedule (up to 50% work from home), flexible summer hours, and a path for professional development within a cooperative

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration, accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in accounting or payroll processing.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• High degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ethical and professional judgement.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and QuickBooks
• Ability to work with minimal supervision either individually or as part of a team.
• Understanding and experience in agricultural accounting is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions in a timely manner and in accordance with GAAP.
• Input client-provided accounting data into accounting software.
• Review, balance, keys and print monthly accounting reports.
• Analyze client data in accounting software, such as QuickBooks
• Meet multiple deadlines on accounts, including completion of processing accounting files in time for tax planning, W-2 and 1099 preparation and year-end tax preparation.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Ethical judgement

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in business administration or accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visitwww.compeer.com/careers.

This position will work part-time (January 2027-Mid-April 2027). This position is open to Onalaska, WI; Dodgeville, WI; Sun Prairie, WI or Fond du Lac, WI office location(s).

The contributions you will make:

This position provides accurate and timely accounting processing and delivery of financial statements to clients. Supports less complex accounting accounts, including depreciation, payroll processing, and full-service accounts.

This position is expected to work approximately 20-40 hours on a weekly basis during tax season, generally January through mid-April. More details regarding the training and schedule will be provided at the time of an interview.

A typical day:

• Processes accounting transactions in a timely manner and in accordance with GAAP.
• Inputs client-provided accounting data into accounting software.
• Reviews, balances, keys and prints monthly accounting reports.
• Analyzes client data in accounting software, such as QuickBooks
• Meets multiple deadlines on accounts, including completion of processing accounting files in time for tax planning, W-2 and 1099 preparation and year-end tax preparation.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

• Associate's degree in business administration, accounting or a related field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Previous experience in accounting or payroll processing.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• High degree of accuracy and organization.
• Exercises a high level of ethical and professional judgement.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Ability to work with minimal supervision either individually or as part of a team.
• Understanding and experience in agricultural accounting is helpful, but not required

How we will take care of you:

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Base Pay $20 — $25 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.