Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting operations for a retail organization in Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong experience in cash activity, account reconciliation, and month-end accounting processes. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, contribute to process efficiency, and provide dependable support during audit cycles.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily cash activity and complete bank reconciliations by reviewing transactions, researching variances, and resolving discrepancies with sound judgment.

• Monitor corporate cash accounts to ensure entries are posted correctly and outstanding issues are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

• Support the month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and helping deliver accurate financial results on schedule.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and auditors by organizing documentation and responding to requests related to annual audit procedures.

• Develop deep knowledge of reconciliation and cash posting tools to recommend and implement process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.

• Maintain reliable financial records by reviewing account activity, validating supporting data, and escalating unusual items when needed.

• Assist with broader accounting tasks tied to cash management and reporting to help ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on work with cash reconciliations and bank account reconciliation.
• Practical experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close activities within a general ledger environment.
• Strong background in cash management and the ability to investigate and resolve account discrepancies independently.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return processes is preferred.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong analytical skills with careful attention to accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a contract role while managing deadlines and shifting priorities in a retail setting.