Staff Accountant in Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin at LDF Business Development Corporation

Summary/Objective: At the Lac du Flambeau Business Development Corporation, the Staff Accountant is a critical team member responsible for executing and maintaining financial activities tied to general ledger accounting. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and adherence to our established policies, procedures, and internal controls, supporting the financial strength and integrity of our organization.

Essential Job Functions: Specific duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

Financial Recordkeeping & Reporting

• Maintain financial records in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of all financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and distribute journal entries, supporting documentation, bank reconciliations, financial reports, and budget comparison reports.
• Assist with other accounting tasks and projects as needed.
• Operate as a backup to other department members.

Inventory & Account Reconciliation & Analysis:

• Reconcile all asset and liability accounts monthly.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules.
• Analyze revenue and expense transactions, ensuring accurate recording.
• Identify, investigate, and report on financial variations, fluctuations, and deviations.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Maintain inventory records and monitor transactions.

Audit Support & Internal Controls:

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of financial audits.
• Document procedures and maintain internal accounting standards.
• Review accounts payable, payroll, and daily sales reconciliations.

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expectations/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail.
• A desire to advance in the accounting field.
• Must be able to operate calmly while in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to solve problems independently and within a team environment.
• Possess strong computer skills with proficiency in software including Microsoft Office.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Travel: Little to No travel is expected for this position.

Native American preference will be applied to hiring of this position as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Chapter 14, Subchapter V, subsection 273 & 274. We are an equal opportunity employer with preference given to qualified Native American applicants in accordance with federal law and tribal policy.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This is a largely sedentary role; however, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and being able to lift 50 pounds safely is required.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field
• 1 year of experience in accounting or other related financial support role
• Combination of experience and education considered in lieu of requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Required Pre-Employment Screening: LDF Business Development Corp. is committed to a drug-free workplace. To qualify for this position, applicants must agree to pre-employment drug screening and potential random testing, as required thereafter.