What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - General Accounting & Ownership position at Foth?
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 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.
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General Accounting
- Own assigned accounting areas such as accruals and prepaids and provide analysis of other balance sheet accounts
- Prepare standard monthly and annual journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliations
- Participate in period‑end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met with minimal rework
- Prepare schedules and documentation to support internal and external audits, surveys, and compliance requirements
- Utilize ERP systems to research, analyze, and validate accounting data
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation
- Serve as a primary administrator of Foth’s employee ownership program, supporting equity‑related processes from execution through reconciliation
- Manage ownership‑related transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records
- Maintain and administer the ownership system (e.g., Shareworks or similar equity administration platform), including data integrity and required updates
- Support ownership‑related financial reporting, audit requests, valuations, and compliance requirements
- Respond to ownership‑related inquiries from internal stakeholders with professionalism, clarity, and discretion
- Manage multiple priorities independently, applying sound judgment and attention to detail
- Communicate proactively with accounting teammates and cross‑functional stakeholders
- Share knowledge and support continuity within the accounting team
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for journal entries, reconciliations, and period‑end close
- Experience working in an ERP system in a corporate accounting environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., reconciliations, schedules, data validation)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience supporting audits and preparing accounting schedules or documentation
- Direct experience administering equity, ownership, or stock‑based programs
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.
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