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Robert Half
Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Staff Accountant will work closely with finance and business management to deliver reporting and analytical support. This role provides financial reporting and analysis of operational expenses while enhancing the clarity of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting. It also involves collaborating with the Finance department, senior leaders, to support budgeting, forecasting, and various projects and analyses, enabling the organization's rapid growth.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist with business on monthly/year-end close processes including: o Recording various period-end journal entries o Various general-ledger account reconciliations o Provide support to company AR and AP roles and processes o Prepare various monthly financial reports, including financial and cashflow forecasts o Other financial variance and trend analysis
- Participate in preparation and evaluation of company budget/profit plans
- Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement
- Participate in various system implementations that are taking place throughout the organization
OTHER DUTIES
- Analyze current and past financial and operational data and performance
- Review shop floor data including department overhead/burden rates
- Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts
- Demonstrate ethical responsibility, personal accountability, and responsibility for the integrity and reliability of data, modeling, and reporting
- Lead and/or provide expertise to ad hoc projects and analysis as required; ROI modeling, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2+ years of related experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment or cost accounting preferred
- Curious and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a creative problem-solving approach
- Ability to develop a strong understanding of internal data sources, including accessing, analyzing, and addressing specific questions with relevant data
- Works well independently or team environments; demonstrated team player with positive attitude
- Advanced computer proficiency, especially in Excel and financial management systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and priorities These descriptions reflect the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation.