Staff Accountant

MBE CPAs • Baraboo, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Staff Accountants are part of the accounting team, supporting client relationships and providing basic audit, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services. The role offers exposure to multiple areas of public accounting, including audit, bookkeeping, and tax work, with opportunities to find a preferred area of focus. Staff Accountants provide full-charge bookkeeping for multiple clients using QuickBooks; prepare payroll, tax, and business records and reports; prepare corporate and individual tax returns; and assist with analyzing client financial records to identify potential accounting and auditing issues. The position is fully onsite at one of the firm's offices. Hybrid or remote work may be available for candidates with at least three years of similar experience at a CPA firm. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility around personal and family commitments. During tax season, workweeks may reach 50–60 hours; during the rest of the year, they are typically 30–40 hours.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience in public accounting or a CPA firm environment.
• Ability to work fully onsite at one of the firm's offices.
• Willingness to be cross-trained to support tax, audit, and bookkeeping needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of similar experience at a CPA firm may qualify candidates for hybrid or remote work.

Responsibilities

• Support client relationships as part of the accounting team.
• Provide basic audit, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services.
• Provide full-charge bookkeeping services to multiple clients using QuickBooks.
• Prepare payroll, tax, and business records and reports.
• Prepare corporate and individual tax returns.
• Assist in analyzing client financial records to identify potential accounting and auditing issues.
• Be cross-trained to support clients' tax, audit, and bookkeeping needs.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• FSA/HSA account options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) employer matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• CPA assistance.
• Professional growth opportunities through continuing education.
• Supplemental insurance options for life, AD&D, STD, LTD, and critical illness.
• Bonuses for helping with business development leads.
• Long-term job stability, work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth and upward mobility.

What This Job Offers

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