Accountant

At MSA Professional Services, we believe in strengthening communities — and that begins with our people. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a personal stake in our success and a voice in shaping our future. We're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our Madison, Milwaukee, or Baraboo office locations Hybrid/flexible working arrangements are possible in this role. 

In this role, you'll be a key financial partner for our project teams, helping to ensure the success and fiscal health of projects that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At MSA, you'll find more than a job — you'll find a place to grow your career, your community, and yourself. As a 100% employee-owned company, you'll share directly in the success you help create.

Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Competitive compensation and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave

• Flexible work options to support work–life balance

• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement and mentorship programs

• Performance-based bonuses and recognition opportunities

The Accountant is an integral part of our finance team to support the financial health of our organization and project operations. In this role, you will prepare and post general ledger entries, reconcile key accounts, assist with financial reporting, and contribute to contract administration and client invoicing. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, enter, and post general ledger journal entries
• Reconcile asset and liability accounts and research variances
• Support basic financial reporting, analysis, and audit deliverables
• Assist with project invoicing and contract compliance
• Help monitor project budgets, funding, and percent complete progress
• Collaborate with project teams on financial status and issue resolution
• Support collections and Accounts Receivable documentation
• Coordinate sales/use tax filings, personal property tax returns, and 1099s
• Participate in special projects as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 4+ years of professional accounting experience required; prior experience in the architecture, engineering, or professional services industry is highly desirable.

• Basic technical accounting knowledge; basic knowledge of financial statement analysis; familiarity with Earned Value Management preferred

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general ledger accounting; experience with AEC360 Microsoft Dynamics F&O preferred.

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess solutions and approaches to problems.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, handle confidential information, and collaborate across teams.

The salary for this position ranges from $62,615 to $100,185 per year, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.

Be part of something bigger — where your work supports the success of our projects, the strength of our communities, and the shared success of our employee-owners.