JOB SUMMARY:
Grow with us! Staff Accountant opportunity at a Top Workplace.
We're searching for a Staff Accountant who thrives on delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and building strong client relationships. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert creating the data that drives our clients' financial success.
Your success will be measured by your ability to stay productive, keep clients happy, and foster lasting partnerships — not just crunch numbers.
Join a team where your work makes a difference and your skills are truly valued.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what makes SAS special:
- Voted Kenosha County’s Best Place to Work (2020) and a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2021)
- Fast Five (2012) and Small Business of the Year Award Winner (2015) for Rapidly Growing Company in Kenosha County
- Casual dress environment
- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- CPA bonus program
- Monthly employee appreciation events
- Early dismissal days & flexible scheduling
- A strong commitment to work-life balance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: – Other duties may be assigned:
- Understanding the internal and client software systems (Quickbooks Desktop and Quickbooks Online, Microsoft Office)
- Understanding of clients’ POS systems and operations
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts including but not limited to bank accounts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
- Preparing and reviewing income statements
- Maintaining clients’ workpapers up to date
- Providing high level of support to the internal staff
- Tracking the status of deliverables and communicating on a routine basis to the team
- Providing appropriate customer services to internal and external clients
- Preparation of Corporate and Personal tax returns.
- Recognizing opportunities for growth within SAS (tax, payroll, financial services) and communicating it to the Accounting Supervisor
- Client workload expectations (typically assigned 20-30 clients)
- Completing other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Associate’s degree in accounting or relevant experience of 3+ years is required.
- Ability to handle numerous responsibilities and meet deadlines is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups & Pivot Tables) is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: This is largely a sedentary role; however, filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
SALARY:
$60,000 - $75,000 per year
