Accounting Specialist

Compeer Financial • Onalaska, WI

11d • $47,100 - $66,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position delivers accurate, timely recurring accounting services and financial information to clients and Compeer team members to support credit, tax, and management decisions. The incumbent 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 role manages recurring accounting work, deadlines, open items, and work needed for tax planning, preparation, and form filings. It maintains quality, documentation, and client follow-through consistent with organizational standards, policies, and service expectations. The position also builds client relationships by explaining accounting information and its relevance to business decisions, tax planning, and financial management; supports client retention, service expansion, referrals, and new-client growth with internal partners; applies accounting, system, and process knowledge to improve service delivery; and supports training for interns, seasonal team members, or newer team members.

The position is hybrid, with up to 50% remote work, and is based at the Rochester, Minnesota; Eau Claire, Wisconsin; or Onalaska, Wisconsin office.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of routine accounting practices, accounting systems, and financial information.
• Consistently deliver accurate, timely assigned work using sound professional judgment and appropriate confidentiality practices.
• Communicate routine accounting information clearly and appropriately escalate complex client or technical needs.
• Strong organization, documentation, deadline-management, and client-service skills.
• Working knowledge of Compeer’s Tax & Accounting services and related products and services sufficient to identify client needs, explain available support, and make appropriate referrals.
• Solid technical proficiency in accounting preparation, accounting systems, and financial reporting practices.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including communicating accounting information to clients and internal partners.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and deadline management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 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 is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting, record keeping, payroll processing, agricultural accounting, client services, or related financial work is preferred.
• Experience using accounting software, document-management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

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

• Hybrid model with up to 50% work from home.
• Flexible schedules, including ample flexibility in the summer months.
• Up to 9% toward 401(k): 3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• HSA/FSA.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Wellness program and employee assistance program.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Learning and development programs.
• Mentorship programs.
• Cross-functional committee opportunities, including Inclusion Council and emerging professional groups.
• Professional membership and certification reimbursement.
• Variable compensation.

What This Job Offers

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