Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a real estate-focused organization in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate records, analyzing financial activity, and helping leadership make informed decisions through timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review routine financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank activity, and other balance sheet items on a regular basis.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts by comparing actual performance against expectations and highlighting meaningful variances.
• Analyze cash activity and assist with short- and long-term cash flow projections for assigned properties or business units.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by organizing entries, documentation, and account analysis.
• Track and review real estate tax information and related accounting records to maintain proper reporting.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to investigate discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and improve reporting reliability.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and contribute to process updates when accounting workflows change. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in accounting, preferably within real estate, property management, or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to complete account reconciliations and research variances independently.
• Experience evaluating cash flow trends and preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Familiarity with real estate tax accounting or related reporting requirements.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills, with careful attention to detail and accuracy.

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