Seasonal Accounting Specialist

Compeer Financial • Fond du Lac, AK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally. This position provides accurate and timely accounting processing and delivery of financial statements to clients. Supports less complex accounting accounts, including depreciation, payroll processing, and full-service accounts. This position is expected to work approximately 20-40 hours on a weekly basis during tax season, generally January through mid-April. More details regarding the training and schedule will be provided at the time of an interview.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business administration, accounting or a related field of study; 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.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and experience in agricultural accounting is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

• Processes accounting transactions in a timely manner and in accordance with GAAP.
• Inputs client-provided accounting data into accounting software.
• Reviews, balances, keys and prints monthly accounting reports.
• Analyzes client data in accounting software, such as QuickBooks
• Meets 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.

Benefits

• 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, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

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