Corporate Accountant

AccountantFoth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate!Foth is hiring an Accountant to play a critical role in our accounting operations, with a significant focus on administering and supporting our employee ownership program. This role blends hands-on accounting execution with ownership process administration, cross-functional coordination, technical aptitude, and strong attention to detail.This position is well-suited for an experienced accountant who has moved beyond transactional work and is comfortable owning complex processes, meeting deadlines, and collaborating across teams.Primary ResponsibilitiesGeneral AccountingPrepare standard monthly and annual journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliationsOwn assigned accounting areas such as accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and leasesParticipate in period-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met with minimal reworkPrepare schedules and documentation to support internal and external audits, surveys, and compliance requirementsUtilize ERP systems to research, analyze, and validate accounting dataIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.Ownership ProgramServe as a primary administrator of Foth's employee ownership program, supporting equity-related processes from execution through reconciliationManage ownership-related transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of recordsMaintain and administer the ownership system (e.g., Shareworks or similar equity administration platform), including data integrity and required updatesPrepare and reconcile ownership-related journal entries and schedules as part of monthly, quarterly, and annual closeSupport ownership-related financial reporting, audit requests, valuations, and compliance requirementsCoordinate ownership activities with HR, Payroll, Legal, and Accounting to ensure timely and accurate execution of ownership eventsRespond to ownership-related inquiries from internal stakeholders with professionalism, clarity, and discretionCollaboration & Professional ExpectationsManage multiple priorities independently, applying sound judgment and attention to detailCommunicate proactively with accounting teammates and cross-functional stakeholdersShare knowledge and support continuity within the accounting teamRequired QualificationsAssociate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for journal entries, reconciliations, and period-end closeHands-on general accounting experience (GL, reconciliations, journal entries)Experience working in an ERP system in a corporate accounting environmentAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., reconciliations, schedules, data validation)Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldExperience supporting audits and preparing accounting schedules or documentationDirect experience administering equity, ownership, or stock-based programsExperience with Deltek VantagePoint (Foth's ERP System)All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.

Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms.

Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.