Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | CFS

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at CFS, a leader within their industry, with a hybrid work model allowing occasional flexibility to work from home. Located in McFarland, WI, CFS is known for its environmentally conscious operations and excellent reputation in the market. This position is vital for supporting the company’s core accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. CFS places a high value on employee growth and frequently promotes from within, making this an ideal opportunity for a professional looking to develop their accounting career in a supportive setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – McFarland, WI
• Pay: $65000–$75000 yearly
• Mission: Owns the accurate preparation of financial entries and reconciliations, ensuring the smooth operation of daily accounting processes.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Accurately prepare, review, and post month-end journal entries, ensuring all financial transactions are correctly recorded in the general ledger.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform detailed month-end reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts, meticulously identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
• Cash Application Management: Process incoming cash applications, accurately matching payments to invoices and ensuring timely updates to customer accounts.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable Support: Actively assist with the full cycle of accounts payable and accounts receivable duties, including processing invoices, managing vendor and customer communications, and ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Audit Coordination: Provide essential support during the annual audit by compiling required documentation, preparing financial schedules, and responding to auditor requests to ensure a smooth and efficient review process.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, which is a foundational requirement for understanding financial principles and practices relevant to the role. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Possess proven experience in performing month-end reconciliations, demonstrating the ability to accurately verify financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in executing journal entries, managing cash applications, supporting accounts payable and receivable operations, and preparing documentation for financial audits.