Mid Level Staff Accountant Jobs
Mid level staff accountant jobs go to professionals ready to own reconciliations, close processes, and complex reporting with limited oversight while guiding junior teammates through day-to-day questions. Openings run across Manufacturing, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available and employers like Jobot, Finexio, and Petco hiring at this level now.
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In the role of Staff Accountant II working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Accounting GPS team.
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant II provides support for financial functions including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger account reconciliation and analysis, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, fulfilling various external audit requests, and financial reporting and analysis.
Month End Responsibilities
- Actively participate in month-end closing process by accurately and timely preparing journal entries.
- Demonstrate ownership of elevated accounting processes including but not limited to: capitalized project costs, fixed assets, deferred revenue amortization, and intercompany.
- Reconcile various general ledger accounts and prepare related supporting schedules.
- Analyze and document reconciling items, primarily cash and deferred revenue related.
- Record Cash Clearing and Credit Card Batch related activity to the General Ledger.
- Analyze OPEX financial statements and provide in-depth account level analysis for month over month and actual to forecast variances.
Projects and Non-Close Responsibilities
- Interdepartmental collaboration and financial support.
- Communicate with multiple business groups to identify cost saving opportunities.
- Assist with various internal and external audit tasks.
- Create and maintain written processes and procedure documentation.
- Focus on accuracy of work product with a drive towards continuous process improvement.
- Collaborate on special projects and driving them to completion.
- Maintain Deferred Revenue Amortization Schedules.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
Work Experience
- 3-5 years of related experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Displayed knowledge of elevated accounting acumen (reconciliations and accruals).
- Ability to consistently demonstrate written and verbal communication of analysis, trends, and accounting treatment to management.
- Ability to reconcile a wide range of balance sheet accounts.
- Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP, FASB.
- Goal-oriented and able to meet constant and aggressive deadlines.
Preferred Job Requirements
Certification / License
- CPA/CMP Certification
Work Experience
- Experience in SAP or similar ERP
- Experience in OneStream
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Experience with Deferred Revenue Recognition
- Experience in identifying and understanding intercompany transactions
- Experience with AI Automation for month end close processes
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
In the role of Staff Accountant II working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Accounting GPS team.
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant II provides support for financial functions including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger account reconciliation and analysis, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, fulfilling various external audit requests, and financial reporting and analysis.
Month End Responsibilities
- Actively participate in month-end closing process by accurately and timely preparing journal entries.
- Demonstrate ownership of elevated accounting processes including but not limited to: capitalized project costs, fixed assets, deferred revenue amortization, and intercompany.
- Reconcile various general ledger accounts and prepare related supporting schedules.
- Analyze and document reconciling items, primarily cash and deferred revenue related.
- Record Cash Clearing and Credit Card Batch related activity to the General Ledger.
- Analyze OPEX financial statements and provide in-depth account level analysis for month over month and actual to forecast variances.
Projects and Non-Close Responsibilities
- Interdepartmental collaboration and financial support.
- Communicate with multiple business groups to identify cost saving opportunities.
- Assist with various internal and external audit tasks.
- Create and maintain written processes and procedure documentation.
- Focus on accuracy of work product with a drive towards continuous process improvement.
- Collaborate on special projects and driving them to completion.
- Maintain Deferred Revenue Amortization Schedules.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
Work Experience
- 3-5 years of related experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Displayed knowledge of elevated accounting acumen (reconciliations and accruals).
- Ability to consistently demonstrate written and verbal communication of analysis, trends, and accounting treatment to management.
- Ability to reconcile a wide range of balance sheet accounts.
- Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP, FASB.
- Goal-oriented and able to meet constant and aggressive deadlines.
Preferred Job Requirements
Certification / License
- CPA/CMP Certification
Work Experience
- Experience in SAP or similar ERP
- Experience in OneStream
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Experience with Deferred Revenue Recognition
- Experience in identifying and understanding intercompany transactions
- Experience with AI Automation for month end close processes
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
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Mid Level Staff Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level staff accountant job?
Lead with ownership. Hiring managers want to see that you have handled full-cycle processes independently, not just assisted on them. Highlight specific areas you managed end to end, such as monthly close, reconciliations, or audit prep. Tailor your resume to show depth in one or two technical areas, like GAAP compliance or intercompany accounting, rather than a broad list of tasks.
Which companies hire mid level staff accountants?
Companies hiring mid level staff accountants right now include Jobot, Finexio, and Petco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Mid-size companies with growing finance teams and large organizations replacing or expanding headcount tend to be the most consistent employers at this level.
Are there remote mid level staff accountant jobs?
Yes, though not every employer offers it. About 30% of mid level staff accountant openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid schedules being the more common arrangement as employers weigh collaboration needs against flexibility. Fully remote roles tend to appear more at companies with distributed teams or cloud-based accounting systems.
How do I move up to a mid level staff accountant role?
The move from entry level to mid level comes from taking on progressively independent work over time. That means volunteering for close responsibilities, learning the full cycle rather than isolated tasks, and building a clear record of impact through accuracy, efficiency improvements, or reduced close times. Earning a CPA or CMA credential also signals readiness for greater ownership and accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level staff accountants?
Mid Level staff accountant roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to have complex, high-volume accounting needs that require experienced professionals who can handle reporting and compliance with limited supervision rather than entry-level support staff.