Staff Accountant
Colony Brands, Inc. · Monroe, WI · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the Role
A detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support trust accounting operations and general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close processes. The role also involves assisting with month and year-end closing, reporting, account and variance analysis, and ensuring accuracy and completeness across all accounting functions.
Responsibilities
- Assist with trust accounting and support monthly closing processes.
- Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
- Process wire transfers and distributions under supervision.
- Complete and review journal entries and supporting documentation.
- Review general ledger activity for completeness and accuracy.
- Analyze historical financial statements and operating results of acquisition prospects.
- Support strategic planning at a corporate level.
- Contribute to acquisition due diligence, financial modeling, and integration efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Up to three years of relevant experience.
- Strong accounting fundamentals and advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive problem-solver with strong relationship-building skills.
- Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- High level of knowledge with ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, or other reporting tools.
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on enhancing processes, internal controls, and reporting quality.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
- Solution-oriented critical thinking to establish sustainable problem-solving.
- Strong work ethic with a high degree of self-motivation and organization.