Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in Madison, WI

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Financial Reporting Accountant
  • State of Wisconsin Investment Board
  • Madison, WI FULL_TIME
  • Our Agency
    Making a Difference
    The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), founded in 1951, is a premier global investment organization responsible for managing the more than $145 billion of assets of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund and other funds. Through SWIB’s effective and innovative investment management, WRS remains one of the only fully funded US public pensions. We are the 9th largest public pension fund in the U.S. and the 25th largest public or private pension fund in the world. SWIB is recognized by the investment industry for our teamwork and innovation. SWIB pursues sophisticated global investment strategies across the asset and risk allocation spectrum. Providers across the investment ecosystem seek to partner with SWIB.
     
    Serving more than 663,00 teachers, public safety, and other pension participants, SWIB is a mission-driven organization. For public employees and the 1,500 Wisconsin employers who contribute on their behalf, we are a trusted partner. Our team innovates continuously to meet the challenges of an evolving investment landscape while growing and protecting the assets of the WRS.
     
    SWIB provides a strong, steady economic pillar for the state of Wisconsin by growing the trust funds under its management, managing risk, and optimizing costs of the long term. We are a mission-driven organization and the participants we serve are our mission. By bringing a disciplined, prudent, and innovative approach to market opportunities, SWIB has been successful in generating required returns and maintaining the trust of the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the funds we oversee.
     
    Home To Top Talent
    Our high-performing staff is key to what makes us a premier investment manager. SWIB is committed to investing in talented professionals to implement our robust, sophisticated investment strategies and to keep the organization at the forefront of the investment industry. We encourage innovation and offer professional development opportunities to help staff sharpen and expand their skills. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders.
     
    About the Team
    The Finance Division (Finance) serves the entire organization and is under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. Finance is responsible for several critical functions at SWIB and comprises six teams: Accounting & Financial Services, Financial Planning & Analysis, Vendor Engagement & Oversight, Performance, Operational, Financing, & Counterparty Risk Management, and Fund Administration. 
     
    Finance Operations oversees SWIB’s general ledger, accounts payable, procurement, business travel, budget, cost management and reporting, and contract management.
     
    Financial Planning & Analysis assists management in creating analysis of division profitability, prepares extensive financial analytics leveraged across the agency, and manages SWIB’s incentive compensation program.
     
    Vendor Engagement & Oversight manages both SWIB’s procurement process and vendor relationships.
     
    Performance plays an essential role in supporting SWIB’s fund and portfolio management process; through the creation, modeling, maintenance, analysis, and delivery of benchmarks, performance, risk, and investment strategy metrics necessary for achieving absolute and relative risk/return goals for SWIB's sophisticated-multidimensional-leveraged portfolio.
     
    Operational, Financing, & Counterparty Risk Management monitors SWIB’s sources and uses of liquidity, the risks associated with SWIB’s counterparty exposures and relationships, and the overall design and effectiveness of SWIB’s key operating processes.
     
    Fund Administration is responsible for various accounting and financial activities related to the accurate and timely production of financial statements, accounting oversight, statutory reporting, and valuations for a diverse set of complex, multi-asset investment strategies.
                                                   
    Position Overview
    This Financial Reporting Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Fund Administration team at SWIB. This position reports to the Fund Administration Director within the Finance Division. The Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for key processes related to accounting oversight, statutory reporting, valuations and the accurate and timely production of financial statements. The position’s essential activities and ideal candidate attributes are included below.
     
    Essential activities:
    • Produce accurate and timely financial statements and related notes to the financial statements for the WRS and SIF. Assist with the financial statement notes for the Separately Managed Funds and prepare financial reporting documents for inclusion in the State of Wisconsin ACFR (Annual Consolidated Financial Report).
    • According to all relevant GASB pronouncements and knowledge of the broad spectrum of asset classes & investments held by the Investment Board ensure the proper presentation of the financial statements and related notes.
    • Perform analysis of new and current GASB pronouncements and ensure they are implemented properly at SWIB.
    • Oversee the daily import of accounting data into SWIB’s accounting system and the monthly overlay of accounting information into the state’s PeopleSoft system.
    • Perform complex reconciliations of financial data, create journal entries as necessary, and perform financial data analysis.
    • Test and implement accounting system process and data enhancements.
    • For SWIB’s official books and records: ensure the integrity and completeness of data, support other financial staff as needed, develop and maintain reports, and assist in resolving issues related to the system and data.
    • Track and report on SWIB’s investments in companies with significant employment in Wisconsin.
    • Produce various statutorily required reports.
    • Assist with pricing and valuation of securities.
    • Assist with the month-end close and other Fund Administration accounting activity, as needed. 
    • Back-up other accounting tasks within the Fund Administration Team and Finance Division.
    • Complete ad hoc requests and analysis, as needed.
     
    The ideal candidate:
    • Earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, focused in Accounting
    • Are progressing toward, currently are, or previously were, a CPA
    • At least 2-5 years of financial reporting experience (preferably in the investment / financial services industry)
    • Strong analysis, Excel, and communication skills
    • Ability to work on a wide variety of financial tasks
    • Leverages their intellectual curiosity continually learn and develop their skills
    • Can effectively carry out standardized processes with accuracy in a timely manner
    • Is interested in financial markets
    • Is a self-starter with the ability to nimbly manage competing priorities   
    • Is adaptable and organized
    • Is driven by results, but focused on process
    • Can efficiently consume, distill, and communicate complex issues
    • Challenges the status quo when appropriate
    • Independently seeks out the “why” behind key tasks
     
    SWIB Offers:
    • Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks
    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • Educational and training opportunities
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Challenging work in a professional environment
    • Hybrid work environment          
     
    The position requires U.S. work authorization.
     
    Pursuant to our Hybrid Remote Work Policy, all staff have the flexibility to work remotely, but are required to have a weekly presence in our offices, the frequency of which is dependent on their distance from office. Staff are not required to reside locally; however, we offer relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy.
     
    All SWIB employees are subject to SWIB’s Ethics Policy and Personal Trade Approvals Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have limits on personal trading.  You may request copies of these policies from SWIB’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by SWIB’s compliance team.

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Accountant
  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Cottage Grove, WI FULL_TIME
  • Why we love this company:Our client is looking for someone to join their stable, ever-growing company!Known for their longevity with employees, our client cares about positive work culture.This compan...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Accountant (AP/Reporting/Payroll)
  • Standard Imaging Inc
  • Middleton, WI FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionIn the fight against cancer, Standard Imaging delivers precision QA products that help lead to better patient outcomes. We are a market leader specializing in radiotherapy QA technology. We...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Manager Financial Reporting
  • Madison Gas and Electric
  • Madison, WI FULL_TIME
  • POSITION PURPOSE Manage all aspects of Madison Gas and Electric Company's (MGE) corporate financial and compliance reporting processes to the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) in accordance with ...
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Financial Reporting Analyst II
  • Madison Gas & Electric
  • Madison, WI FULL_TIME
  • POSITION PURPOSE Provide first-level preparation of quarterly and annual Securities and Exchange Commission filings and maintenance of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOA) 404 project through modifications to...
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Loan Accountant
  • Compeer Financial
  • Prairie, WI FULL_TIME
  • Loan Accountant Job Category: Accounting Employment Type: Not Indicated Location: WI - Prairie du Sac Email a Friend Save Apply Now Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic p...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Senior Accountant
  • Exact Sciences
  • Madison, WI
  • Help us change lives At Exact Sciences, we're helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for ca...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Income Tax Analyst - Remote
  • Avnet
  • Madison, WI
  • **Who We Are:** At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE 500 technology distributor and solutions compan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Lead - Remote & Haiti
  • Amentum
  • Madison, WI
  • Amentum, a large government contract company, is seeking an Accounting Lead to support a pending contract award in Haiti...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Revenue Cycle Management
  • Journey Mental Health Center
  • Madison, WI
  • The Director, Revenue Cycle Management reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for ensuring the consis...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Manager - Oregon, WI
  • All Color Powder Coating Inc
  • Oregon, WI
  • Job Title: Accounting Manager Hours: Monday Thursday 7:30 AM5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM-Noon Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 b...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Madison, WI
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Associate
  • Filament Games
  • Madison, WI
  • The Accounting Associate provides support in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer invoicing, ban...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Manager
  • AppTainable
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • Accounting Manager Sun Prairie Immediate Hire We are excited to announce an opening for the role of Accounting Manager a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Chicago. The city completely surrounds the smaller Town of Madison, the City of Monona, and the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills. Madison shares borders with its largest suburb, Sun Prairie, and three other suburbs, Middleton, McFarland, and Fitchburg. Other suburbs include the city of Verona and the villages of Cottage Grove, DeForest, and Waunakee as well as Mount Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, and Cross Plains among others. According to th...
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Income Estimation for Financial Reporting Accountant jobs
$59,727 to $75,496
Madison, Wisconsin area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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