Rausch Sturm LLP Looking for Sr. Staff Accountant at Brookfield, WI  Full Time

The Sr. Staff Accountant, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, will support the accounting department in a wide variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of bank reconciliations for operating and trust accounts.
• Assist with maintaining and reconciling sub ledgers to the general ledger.
• Support with internal controls including review of risk areas.
• Contribute to monthly and annual financial statement preparation and analysis including supporting work-papers.
• Review financial statements for specific entities
• Provide financial and cash flow analysis across all entities.
• Loan balance and covenant review.
• Fixed asset management including tracking of fixed asset purchases, recording depreciation and accounting for disposition.
• Assist with various client cost and payment audit preparation.
• Miscellaneous tax preparation including:  sales tax, personal property, various state required  returns, unclaimed property.
• General ledger reconciliation and preparation of journal entries.
• Serves as a liaison between firm and outside parties.
• Additional financial reporting duties as needed.
• Mentor and review work of Staff Accountants, AR and AP.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks. 
• Ability to multi-task and manage time in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work within a team environment that is results driven, fast paced often with shifting priorities.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of an Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /Finance
• 3-5 or more years of related experience and CPA (preferred). 
• Experience including, but not limited to: A/P, A/R, General ledger reconciliation, financial statement preparation, bank reconciliations, fixed asset management

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times. 
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Work Environment:
The position is primarily an office-based position with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm