Staff Accountant

Location: Madison, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: 70,000-80,000 + benefits

About Us

Our client is a growing Madison-based design and manufacturing company serving clients throughout North America. Their team specializes in premium custom products for commercial, hospitality, retail, and residential environments. We combine craftsmanship, creativity, and operational excellence to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

As they continue to grow, they are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to support their financial operations, accounting processes, and business reporting.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the company's day-to-day financial operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a blend of accounting, bookkeeping, data management, and business analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger support, financial reporting, and assisting with financial modeling and business planning initiatives.

This role will work closely with company leadership and have visibility into all aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Process accounts payable and vendor payments.
• Manage accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, and customer account reconciliation.
• Perform daily and monthly data entry into accounting and ERP systems.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.

Financial Operations

• Support cash flow management and reporting.
• Monitor expenses and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintain vendor and customer records.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms, auditors, and tax professionals.

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze profitability by product line, customer, and project.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Support pricing, forecasting, and growth planning initiatives.
• Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Business Administration

• Help maintain corporate records and compliance documentation for the LLC.
• Support annual filings, business registrations, and other administrative requirements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, and general accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar accounting software.
• Experience in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, product-based businesses, or project accounting.
• Financial modeling and forecasting experience.
• Understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting.
• CPA track or accounting certification is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Health and benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
• Opportunity to work directly with leadership and influence company growth

Ideal Candidate

You are analytical, organized, and dependable. You enjoy digging into numbers, improving processes, and helping a growing business make informed decisions. You are comfortable handling both transactional accounting work and higher-level financial analysis, and you take pride in delivering accurate, timely information that supports business success.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief summary of your accounting and financial analysis experience.