A national organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of children and young adults with autism and special needs.
Staff Accountant
Location
Wisconsin
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
$70K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Staff Accountant
LEARN Behavioral
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Support the Sr. Accountant and the Accounting team with the day-to-day operations by interfacing with individuals within and outside of the organization to ensure proper treatment of accounting transactions • Prepare journal entries and prepare all account reconciliations and analyses as assigned • Enter journal entries and reconcile the general ledger and the subledger • Prepare bank transactions and reconciliations and reconcile payroll, intercompany accounts, expense reimbursements, AP/accruals, and fixed assets • Investigate errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports • Apply revenue recognition techniques as part of the monthly close • Participate in improving internal controls, policies, procedures, and documentation • Support periodic and annual audits • Support the preparation of personal property tax returns, business license fees, and census reporting • Work effectively under tight deadlines in a team environment
Job Requirements
- Must have a BS/BA degree in accounting, finance or business; CPA a plus
- 2+ years’ accounting experience in a fast-paced growth environment
- Working knowledge of GAAP is required
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus
- Current Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) knowledge is desired
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel essential, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Analytic, detail-oriented, and inquisitive
- Demonstrated ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
- Desire to take on increasing responsibility
Benefits
- 401(k)
- personal time off
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
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