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In-House Accountant; Payroll, AP​/AR & Costing – Controller Track

Job in Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 54650, USA
Listing for: Firstamericanroofing
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: In-House Accountant (Payroll, AP/AR & Job Costing) – Controller Track

To be the contractor of choice in our community, the client of choice for our trade partners, and the employer of choice in our industry.

Our Core Values
  • Genuine: Act with honesty and transparency in every interaction.
  • Dependable: Deliver reliable, consistent performance.
  • Intentional: Approach tasks with purpose and precision.
  • Grateful: Appreciate teamwork and opportunities for growth.
  • Proactive: Anticipate challenges and solve them before they impact the project.
Position Summary

We are seeking an In-House Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, payroll, and job costing while maintaining clean, accurate financial records in Quick Books Desktop. This role is critical to providing leadership with reliable, decision-ready financial data.

You will also serve as the internal point person for our outside CPA firm by preparing clean schedules and organized documentation for smooth month-end and year-end processes.

This role is ideal for:

  • A recent accounting graduate seeking hands‑on ownership and real‑world experience, or
  • An experienced accountant who enjoys being hands‑on and wants to grow into a controller‑style role over time.
Key Responsibilities
  • Process Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Job Costing with high accuracy
  • Allocate labor, materials, and expenses to jobs for reliable job cost reporting
  • Process biweekly payroll and manage payroll tax reporting
  • Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Produce weekly/monthly financial and job cost reports for leadership
  • Coordinate with an outside CPA firm for month‑end and year‑end support
  • Support benefits onboarding/offboarding and benefits documentation
  • Assist with light office and administrative support as needed
Software & Tools
  • Quick Books Desktop
  • Excel / Google Sheets
  • Google Workspace
What Success Looks Like
  • Clean, accurate books with timely reconciliations
  • Reliable job costing and financial reports leadership can trust
  • Smooth payroll processing and positive employee experience
  • Organized CPA handoffs with minimal follow‑up
Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field) or equivalent experience
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Comfort with Quick Books Desktop and spreadsheets
  • Ability to organize documentation and meet deadlines

    Professional communication and confidentiality

Preferred:

  • Construction accounting or job costing experience
  • Payroll processing and payroll tax knowledge
  • Experience supporting an outside CPA firm
  • Interest in process improvement and internal controls
Why You’ll Like This Role
  • Real ownership and visibility into the business
  • Hands‑on learning across accounting, payroll, and job costing
  • Clear path to expanded responsibility and controller‑track growth
  • Values‑driven team that appreciates dependable, accurate work
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-Time

Required Experience:

Entry‑Level to Experienced (based on experience)

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