Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Waunakee, Wisconsin. This is a Contract position offering an opportunity to support a dynamic and growing division within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting expertise, excel at managing multiple client deliverables, and thrive in a collaborative environment that demands precision and accountability.

Responsibilities:

- Review financial documentation provided by clients, ensuring completeness and identifying areas that require follow-up.

- Maintain and reconcile accounting records, including preparing and analyzing trial balances.

- Provide comprehensive bookkeeping support for multiple clients with high monthly activity.

- Process payroll for clients, addressing any discrepancies or errors to ensure accuracy.

- Assist in preparing financial statements and conducting detailed reviews of reports.

- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline workflows, enhance deliverable tracking, and improve operational efficiency.

- Partner with offshore and onshore teams to meet strict deadlines and maintain high-quality results.

- Support advisory services by bridging bookkeeping tasks with financial analysis and reporting.

- Utilize Quick Books Online and Excel to manage and deliver accurate accounting data.

- Work closely with CPAs and advisory professionals to serve a diverse client base effectively. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, including hands-on bookkeeping.

- Proficiency in Quick Books Online and Excel for accounting tasks.

- Strong understanding of trial balances, journal entries, and general ledger functions.

- Experience managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

- Ability to handle payroll processing and resolve discrepancies independently.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage multiple client relationships.

- Familiarity with document management tools such as SharePoint.

- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

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