Accounting Specialist

Compeer Financial • Rochester, AK

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist delivers accurate, timely recurring accounting services and client-ready financial information to support credit, tax, and management decisions. The role manages assigned accounting work using established procedures, maintains client records and deadlines, supports consistent service delivery, and appropriately escalates complex accounting, client-service, or consultation matters.

The position provides services for established client relationships, manages recurring work and open items, and supports tax planning, preparation, and form filings. It maintains quality, documentation, and client follow-through in accordance with standards, policies, and service expectations. The role also explains accounting information to clients, supports retention and business growth with internal partners, contributes to service improvements, and shares knowledge with interns, seasonal team members, or newer colleagues.

This position offers a hybrid work option of up to 50% remote and is based at the Rochester, Minnesota; Eau Claire, Wisconsin; or Onalaska, Wisconsin office. The role is eligible for variable compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business administration, accounting, agricultural business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting, record keeping, payroll processing, agricultural accounting, client services, or related financial work preferred.
• Experience using accounting software, document-management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Solid knowledge of routine accounting practices, accounting systems, and financial information.
• Ability to consistently deliver accurate, timely assigned work using sound professional judgment and appropriate confidentiality practices.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to communicate routine accounting information to clients and internal partners and escalate complex needs appropriately.
• Strong organization, documentation, attention to detail, accuracy, deadline-management, and client-service skills.
• Sound ethical and professional judgment and appropriate handling of confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members and internal partners.
• Working knowledge of Compeer’s Tax & Accounting services and related offerings sufficient to identify client needs, explain available support, and make appropriate referrals.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of agricultural accounting; agricultural accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned accounting services and client-ready financial information for established client relationships.
• Manage recurring accounting work, deadlines, open items, and work needed for tax planning, preparation, and form filings.
• Maintain quality, documentation, and client follow-through consistent with standards, policy, and service expectations.
• Explain accounting information to clients and how it supports business decisions, tax planning, and financial management; escalate complex client or technical needs.
• Support client retention, service expansion, referrals, and new-client growth with internal partners.
• Apply accounting, system, and process knowledge to support efficient service delivery and improvement efforts.
• Share knowledge and support training for interns, seasonal team members, or newer team members.

Benefits

• Up to 9% towards 401(k), including a 3% fixed Compeer contribution and up to 6% match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA/FSA.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Learning and development programs.
• Mentorship programs.
• Cross-functional committee opportunities, including the Inclusion Council and emerging professional groups.
• Professional membership and certification reimbursement.
• Variable compensation.

What This Job Offers

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