External Reporting Accountant (Hybrid) at TruStage in Madison, WI

Summary: TruStage is on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. The External Reporting Accountant will analyze and interpret business performance through financial reporting and provide comprehensive support to a broad customer group. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Finance organization to provide Accounting and Finance guidance to customers - Accurately develop, maintain and discuss various reports with the reporting team - Provide analysis and explain results to clients - Build relationships with assigned clients and provide requested support - Ensure understanding of the systems/processes for the business areas supported - Collaborate with others in a team setting, either directly or indirectly - Research new tools and existing tools’ new functionality and evaluate opportunities to apply these capabilities to improve current business processes - Participate in the selection of tools that are appropriate for the reporting area - Evaluate and resolve issues and errors found within our tools, maintaining the credibility and integrity of the data - Utilize various tools, including automation tools, to configure and develop the future process - Collaborate with others in a team setting, either directly or indirectly Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Financial discipline - Proficient with Microsoft products, such as Excel, Power Query, Access - Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting principles (SAP) - Effective written and verbal communications - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities - Proven ability to identify process improvements - Proven ability to work effectively with team members - Familiar with Financial Reporting tools Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience (1-5 years) in finance or accounting role preferred. (i.e. Internship) - Workday, Workday Reporting tools (Office Connect) experience preferred Required Skills: Accounting, Financial reporting, Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Statutory accounting principles (SAP), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Query, Microsoft Access, Financial reporting tools, Workday, Workday Reporting tools (Office Connect), manage multiple priorities, identify process improvements, work effectively with team members, Effective written communication, Effective verbal communication Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee assistance program, Life insurance, Disability plans, Parental leave, Paid time off, 401k, Tuition reimbursement