We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a retail organization in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position combines core accounting work with receivables support and administrative coverage, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing recurring close activities with day-to-day financial operations. The role will contribute to accurate reporting, account analysis, audit and tax support, and customer account follow-up while partnering closely with internal teams to maintain compliance and strong financial controls.
Responsibilities:
- Manage month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing financial results, and helping ensure timely close completion.
- Reconcile balance sheet and other general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain clear supporting documentation for account balances.
- Support financial reporting accuracy through variance analysis, account review, and assistance with compliance-related accounting tasks.
- Coordinate responses for external audit and tax requests by gathering records, preparing schedules, and addressing follow-up questions.
- Assist with sales tax reporting and maintain banking and cash-related dashboards used for daily visibility and reporting.
- Review customer accounts to support order release decisions, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on overdue balances using established collection tools.
- Communicate directly with customers to resolve payment issues, arrange collections activity, answer billing questions, and research selected deductions.
- Update customer credit records, monitor credit exposure against insurance or internal limits, and maintain related account documentation and reporting.
- Provide backup coverage for cash application, deductions, and customer billing processes while collaborating on process improvements and compliance needs with finance leadership.
- Associate degree in Accounting required; bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
- One to three years of accounting experience preferred, including exposure to general ledger activity and month-end close.
- Practical experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement review.
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and the ability to apply accounting policies consistently.
- Experience supporting accounts receivable functions such as collections, aging review, credit monitoring, or payment follow-up.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency with accounting or ERP systems and spreadsheet-based reporting tools.