Staff Accountant

The CompanyWE ARE ASQ: EXCELLENCE THROUGH QUALITYASQ is the leading membership association to help quality professionals achieve their career goals and drive excellence through quality in their organizations and industries. We provide expertise, knowledge, networks, and solutions to a global membership of individuals and organizations spanning more than 140 countries. ASQ was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.The PositionA Staff Accountant at ASQ will be a part of our highly collaborative and team-focused finance team. The person coming into this role will be responsible for assisting with monthly financial reporting, account reconciliations, and annual independent audit work paper preparation. This position will also support all aspects of accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and special accounting projects.Main ResponsibilitiesPrepare journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information from general ledger accounts and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP).Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Submit adjustments with support and analysis for authorization and subsequent entry.Complete necessary information, schedules and / or forms to support the annual tax, audit, and budget processes.Develop and maintain documented process procedures as well as recommend and implement process improvements using quality management tools and techniques.Analyze financial information to provide recommendations for business and financial problems.Prepare sales tax filings, commission payments, and special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.Interact with both external and internal stakeholders in a collaborative team environment.Adhere to ASQ Competencies: Accountability, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Developing Self and Staff, Ethics and Teamwork.Analyze financial information to provide recommendations for business and financial problems.All other duties as assigned. Bring Your Best: Position QualificationsA bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience or equivalent combination.The LocationASQ is conveniently situated in downtown Milwaukee, immediately adjacent to major freeway exits and the robust downtown economy. The Avenue MKE and Riverwalk access provides our employees easy indoor and outdoor access to shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops. Our office space is in a historic building incorporating newly designed workstations, an option for sit/stand desks, and community and collaboration space. We also offer a hybrid work environment that offers staff the option of working from home up to 3 days per week.Why You Should ApplyAt ASQ, our philosophy is that performance-driven pay provides a foundation for a complete benefit package that helps you live your best life, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs to help you plan for the future and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of ASQ’s total compensation package.Learning and Growtho Challenging and interesting worko Benefits of ASQ membershipo ASQ-sponsored trainingo Opportunities to achieve professional designations and certificationso Performance management and coachingo Tuition reimbursement Health and Wellnesso Medical insuranceo Dental insuranceo Vision insuranceo Health savings accountso Flexible spending accountso Fun and rewarding wellness program Total Compensationo Competitive base payo Opportunity for annual merit increaseso Outstanding benefits Planning for the Futureo Retirement savings programo Disability income plano Life insurance, Accident, & Critical Illness insurance Culture and Workplaceo Growing, global organizationo Mission-driven and committed to sharing ideas and tools that make the world work bettero Healthy work/life balance and flexible work scheduleso Positive, collaborative, team-oriented environmento One-week winter break every December, in addition to accrued paid time off and other paid holidayso Regular coffee socials, chair massages, peer to peer recognition, and more!

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)