ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains General Ledger accounts by verifying, posting, and reconciling transactions
- Assists with financial quarter-close activities, procedures, journal entries and account reconciliations in compliance with deadlines set by leadership
- Investigates and analyzes inconsistencies in financial entries, then coordinates with other departments to gather information necessary to determine proper adjustments
- Performs analysis and calculations to ensures accuracy of allocations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and inventory
- Performs research and analysis on State of Wisconsin sales tax regulations to maintain the company’s tax compliance; communicates and coordinates all necessary changes across departments
- Leads review and maintenance of assets within Sage Fixed Asset System and reviews expenses for capitalization
- Assists with annual financial audit, including preparation of workpapers and financial statements
- Responsible for maintenance of internal controls through policies and procedures
- Ability to identify and create best practice procedures for accounting activities by recommending and implementing process improvements
- Maintain confidentiality of conversations and documents
- Contributes to special projects, as assigned, including providing back up to other positions within the Finance Team
- Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
- This list of responsibilities may not be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 3+ years of accounting experience.
- Associates degree in Accounting or Finance required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Self-starter with high level of professionalism
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all positions and departments
- Ability to effectively manage time and complete multiple tasks, while continually meeting critical deadlines and responding to changing priorities
- Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate, timely analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in Excel
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Bending, stretching, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. is required
- Professional presence and proper phone etiquette are required
WORK SCHEDULE
The Staff Accountant is a full-time position. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Travel up to 10% of the time to our Onalaska or Green Bay Support Office and/or store locations.
