STAFF ACCOUNTANT6 month contractAppleton, WI *Position is on site*$28-33/hr. **Looking for experience with 10-k filing**SUMMARY: With general direction from the Director of Accounting and Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. Participates in and helps implement the monthly financial close, including account analysis, reconciliation, and monthly variance analysis. Participation in annual or quarterly reporting to outside agencies to ensure timely and accurate filing of all reporting obligations. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
Assists in establishing and maintaining the Company’s accounting principles, practices, procedures, internal control, and prepares state property tax reports.
Prepares and consolidates financial statements in a timely manner by applying generally accepted accounting principles and techniques to systematically record and present data.
Prepares and/or reviews journal entries and account analysis for general ledger account accuracy.
Prepares analysis and explanations of variances on a monthly or quarterly basis as needed and participates in the review of such analysis.
Assists, as needed, in the preparation of the annual 10K, quarterly 10Q reports, and annual audit.
Assists in the research of the accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions.
Apply accounting principles and techniques to systematically record and present data.
Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of financial reporting, general ledger and fixed asset structures.
Ensures an accurate and timely monthly and year end close.
Collaborates with accounting, tax, and finance personnel to support overall department goals and objectives.
Compiles DOT financial statements.
Maintains costs within the accounting budget and assists with identifying cost savings in other departments.
Assists in the annual audit of the financial statements.
Participates in testing applicable software cyclicals and upgrades.
Assists with planning and implementation of changes in accounting systems.
Adapts to changes in guidelines and applies exceptions when authorized.
Supports with special projects and workflow process improvements.
Attendance is considered an essential responsibility.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum of 4 years’ accounting and related experience
General knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems
Experience with financial analysis
Proficient in use of software – Infinium, Showcase, PMI, Excel and Word High degree of professionalism and ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
High level of understanding of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Judgment and initiative necessary to plan work priorities for meeting specific deadlines and identifying more logical and efficient accounting systems.
Ability to communicate fluently in English.
PREFERRED:
Experience with internal controls
No license required, but CPA or progression toward CPA certification
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