What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant - State of WI/ETF - 12+ Month Contract position at Celerity Staffing Solutions?
Fantastic opportunity to work in a State of Wisconsin agency in a contracted position!
Journey/Senior Accountant inside the Dept. of Employee Trust Funds
**Must be able to work onsite in Madison, WI (West Side) 1 day/week **
Full Time - Weekdays 8am to 5pm - Hybrid Capability - $36 /Hr Depending Upon Experience
This position will work under general supervision and be responsible for performing specialized accounting functions for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) as well as other employee benefit plans administered by the Employee Trust Fund.
This position is responsible for independently performing complex financial calculations, reconciliations across multiple data sources and systems, managing multiple appropriations, funds and subledgers, and financial analysis as well as completing journal entries and other accounting functions in accordance with GAAP. This position will perform and review member account adjustments following the ETF policies and state statute.
This position is also actively involved in the analysis, development, and implementation of procedures to ensure the most efficient and effective implementation of work plans and/or procedures.
- We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, eager to learn about complex benefit programs, and interested in helping the team ensure proper and timely reporting. We want someone who is skilled at diving into complex issues and proposing effective solutions.
- Bring your strong knowledge of internal control principles, as well as: critical thinking, analytical and data gathering skills, along with your team player mentality and excellent communication skills
**Full Benefit Package Available including PTO and holidays **
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting
- Transactional Accounting Experience of 2 years
- Knowledge of ERP/Accounting systems - preferably PeopleSoft.
- Ability to:
- research, analyze and determine responses to complex questions and problems.
- interpret and analyze financial data, prepare statements, reports or other financial
documents.
- reconcile accounts on a periodic bases to other accounting systems
- develop financial policies and procedures
This position requires a pre-employment background check, education verification, and references - which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended.
About us: Celerity Staffing is a 100% locally owned staffing agency with seven locations throughout Wisconsin. Our commitment focuses on respect, collaboration, quality, utmost professionalism, and a real commitment to work that benefits our communities. We celebrate the unique qualities that every person brings to the job and our business.