Accounting Manager in La Crosse, Wisconsin at Hawkins Ash CPAs, LLP

Hawkins Ash CPAs is hiring an Accounting Manager for our La Crosse office.

Build your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and the people around you take pride in helping clients and communities succeed.

Hawkins Ash CPAs is a Top 200 public accounting firm with 200+ professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals throughout the region.

Our firm combines the expertise and resources of a larger firm with the approachable culture and strong relationships of a regional practice. Our professionals work closely with experienced leaders, develop meaningful client relationships, and have opportunities to expand their technical expertise and leadership skills.

Whether you're early in your accounting career or looking to take the next step as an experienced professional, Hawkins Ash CPAs offers opportunities to develop your skills, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful impact for clients.

We’re looking for an experienced accounting leader to manage day-to-day internal accounting operations, support month-end close, prepare financial statements, and provide guidance and support to a small, collaborative accounting team. This role blends hands-on accounting work with leadership, collaboration, and process improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare financial statements, internal management reports, and required accounting schedules
• Review routine work completed by team members and ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to firm standards
• Provide coaching and support to staff, helping team members build skills, solve problems, and grow professionally
• Offer day-to-day guidance, answer questions, and help team members navigate accounting processes
• Handle daily accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Review the annual operating and capital budgets and submit recommendations to the Managing Partner
• Support the administration of the firm's 401k plan and participate in compliance activities throughout the year
• Perform routine banking functions, maintain reconciliations, monitor cash activity, and communicate with banking partners as needed
• Monitor accounting metrics and contribute ideas that improve workflow, accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate billing and payment processing activities to support timely client invoicing and collections
• Collaborate with auditors/examiners on year-end and comprehensive audits

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Five years of accounting management experience
• Strong communication skills and proven leadership experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs and accounting software

As a team member, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

Hawkins Ash CPAs office locations: Brookfield • Green Bay • La Crosse • Manitowoc • Marshfield • Medford • Mequon • Neenah • Rochester • St. Charles • Winona