Accountant – Small Business Accounting

Job Description

Accountant | MDM Recruiting

The Tone:
This is a full-time Accountant role, representing a direct partnership with a well-established, family-owned accounting and tax firm. Located on the west side of Madison, the firm is conveniently accessible from the Beltline, making the commute straightforward. With a history spanning more than 30 years within the community, this firm has meticulously built a strong reputation. This esteemed standing is largely attributed to its commitment to long-standing client relationships and a business model predominantly driven by referrals, signifying trust and quality service. The firm cultivates a collaborative and relaxed work environment, underscored by supportive leadership that actively encourages and provides opportunities for professional growth. This represents an excellent opportunity for an individual to join a close-knit, small team where their accounting work directly impacts clients. Here, you will have the chance to continuously develop and deepen your expertise across a broad range of accounting and tax functions, becoming a key resource.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Greater Madison Area
• Team: Small team, reporting to supportive leadership.
• Mission: To provide essential year-round accounting and client support for small and mid-sized businesses, including tax preparation during season, enabling client success and growth.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Accounting Management: Perform day-to-day accounting functions for small and mid-sized business clients, including managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
• Financial Record Keeping: Complete bank and account reconciliations, prepare accurate journal entries, and maintain comprehensive accounting records to ensure data integrity.
• Period-End & Compliance Support: Assist with month-end close procedures, sales and payroll tax-related activities, and the preparation of financial statements and reporting.
• Tax Preparation: Support individual and business tax preparation during tax season, contributing to timely and accurate client filings and compliance.
• Client Relationship Management: Communicate directly with clients to provide responsive, professional service, and support additional accounting and tax projects as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Ideal candidates will possess accounting education, internship experience, or early-career accounting experience, seeking broad exposure to accounting functions.
• Experience: Foundational experience with day-to-day accounting functions and a desire to progress towards more complex balance sheet reconciliations and advanced accounting responsibilities.
• Skills: Core competencies in managing accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, completing bank and account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and assisting with tax activities.
• Bonus: The firm is flexible and open to considering more experienced Accounting candidates, with a willingness to adjust the job title for individuals with significant relevant experience.