Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant
Requisition ID: JR100818
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Position Type: Full time

At National Business Furniture (NBF), we believe in the power that inspiring spaces can have to help people achieve big things. We have worked with hundreds of thousands of businesses across the country – from startups to Fortune 500 companies – to equip their workspaces with beautiful, comfortable, and functional furniture for nearly 50 years. Named one of the 2023 Top Places to Work in Southeast, WI by Top Workplaces and the Journal Sentinel.

We’re presenting an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented accounting professional who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative finance team. This role supports core accounting operations and plays an important part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

This role is based out of our West Allis office with an in-office schedule of Tuesday through Thursday and remote flexibility on Monday and Friday.

What Makes This a Great Opportunity?

This role is a great opportunity to build and strengthen your accounting foundation. You’ll gain hands-on experience across month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while working closely with experienced accounting professionals.

It’s an ideal role for someone early in their accounting career who wants exposure to a variety of responsibilities and clear opportunities to grow into more advanced roles over time.

Here’s a General Overview of What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare and review accounting transactions

• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts

• Support month-end close activities as assigned

• Review and analyze month-end reports

• Roll forward workpapers and supporting schedules

• Assist with audits and compliance reporting and interact with audit partners as needed

• Participate in internal controls and process improvement initiatives

• Process AP transactions as needed

• Process sales tax payments for assigned jurisdictions

• Serve as a backup for payroll processing

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-3 years of accounting experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• Basic understanding of GAAP and accounting principles

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Solid Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems

• Ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset

It Would Also Be Nice to Have:

• CPA certification (or interest in pursuing one)

• Experience with ERP or general ledger systems

• Exposure to audits, compliance reporting, internal controls

• A curious mindset - someone who asks questions and seeks to improve processes

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance seeking a job opportunity at National Business Furniture or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (800) 558-1010 or contact us at .

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