Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Madison, WI (Onsite) Salary: $65,000–$70,000/year Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Hire Type: Direct Hire

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join a well-established professional organization. This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing day-to-day accounting functions but also enjoys finding ways to make processes better.

We're looking for someone who can say, "I saw an opportunity for improvement, took initiative, and made a positive difference." Whether you've improved an SOP, created a more efficient workflow, or developed a better system, we want to hear about it!

What You'll Do

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Complete journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis
• Prepare and interpret financial reports
• Support audits and regulatory reporting
• Assist with payroll-related accounting as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, SOPs, and internal systems

What We're Looking For

- 3+ years of accounting experience - QuickBooks Desktop proficiency — required - Strong Microsoft Excel skills - Knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting - Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - A track record of improving processes or creating efficiencies

Experience in nonprofit, corporate, public, or governmental accounting is a plus.

What Will Make You Stand Out?

We're especially interested in candidates who can share a specific example of how they made a positive impact at a previous organization, such as:

• Improving or developing an SOP
• Creating a more efficient system or workflow
• Streamlining an accounting process
• Improving reporting accuracy or timeliness
• Solving a recurring problem through a new process

Ready to bring your accounting expertise and ideas to a role where you can make an impact? Apply today! ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.