Temporary Accounting Specialist

About the role

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin, providing financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. This part-time seasonal position runs January 2027 through mid-April 2027, based in Onalaska, WI; Dodgeville, WI; Sun Prairie, WI; or Fond du Lac, WI. The role provides accurate and timely accounting processing and delivery of financial statements to clients, supporting less complex accounting accounts including depreciation, payroll processing, and full-service accounts. Expected hours are approximately 20–40 per week during tax season (generally January through mid-April).

Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions in a timely manner and in accordance with GAAP
• Input client-provided accounting data into accounting software
• Review, balance, key, and print monthly accounting reports
• Analyze client data in accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Meet multiple deadlines on accounts, including completion of processing accounting files in time for tax planning, W-2 and 1099 preparation, and year-end tax preparation

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• Previous experience in accounting or payroll processing
• Good written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail
• High degree of accuracy and organization
• Exercises a high level of ethical and professional judgement
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Ability to work with minimal supervision either individually or as part of a team
• Understanding and experience in agricultural accounting is helpful, but not required

Benefits

Compeer Financial offers a hybrid work model (up to 50% work from home), flexible schedules including ample flexibility in summer months, up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match), medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP, vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, volunteer paid time off, learning and development programs, mentorship programs, cross-functional committee opportunities (e.g., Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups), and professional membership/certification reimbursement. Note: Casual/seasonal and intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

Pay

Base pay: $20–$25 USD per hour. Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs, and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Schedule

Part-time, seasonal (January 2027 – mid-April 2027). Approximately 20–40 hours per week during tax season. Hybrid model with up to 50% work from home; flexible schedules available. More details regarding training and schedule will be provided at the time of an interview.