Accountant – General Accounting & Ownership

Foth • Green Bay, WI

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About The Position

Foth is seeking an Accountant to play a critical role in its accounting operations, with a significant focus on administering and supporting its employee ownership program. This role combines hands-on accounting execution with ownership process administration, cross-functional coordination, technical aptitude, and strong attention to detail. It is well-suited for an experienced accountant who is comfortable handling transactional work while also owning complex processes, meeting deadlines, and collaborating across teams. Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you. Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for journal entries, reconciliations, and period‑end close
• Experience working in an ERP system in a corporate accounting environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., reconciliations, schedules, data validation)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience supporting audits and preparing accounting schedules or documentation
• Direct experience administering equity, ownership, or stock‑based programs

Responsibilities

• Own assigned accounting areas such as accruals and prepaids and provide analysis of other balance sheet accounts
• Prepare standard monthly and annual journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliations
• Participate in period-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met with minimal rework
• Prepare schedules and documentation to support internal and external audits, surveys, and compliance requirements
• Utilize ERP systems to research, analyze, and validate accounting data
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation
• Serve as a primary administrator of Foth’s employee ownership program, supporting equity‑related processes from execution through reconciliation
• Manage ownership‑related transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records
• Maintain and administer the ownership system (e.g., Shareworks or similar equity administration platform), including data integrity and required updates
• Support ownership‑related financial reporting, audit requests, valuations, and compliance requirements
• Respond to ownership‑related inquiries from internal stakeholders with professionalism, clarity, and discretion
• Manage multiple priorities independently, applying sound judgment and attention to detail
• Communicate proactively with accounting teammates and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Share knowledge and support continuity within the accounting team

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities
• Values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree