Staff Accountant

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 76+ years of financial stability
• Three weeks of vacation upon hire
• Privately held company

Derse employs over 500 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh and a European presence in Poland. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!

As the Staff Accountant, you'll work with applying the principles of accounting to record financial information and prepare financial reports. Duties will include classifying financial information, preparing entries, and documenting business transactions. The Staff Accountant also works on researching laws and regulations regarding taxation and completion of required compliance. This position must reside within our Corporate office to best assist our teams, and has the ability to collaborate with our teams on exciting projects related to our continued growth. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!

Staff Accountant Responsibilities

• Sales Tax/Regulatory Compliance
• Determine, remit payment, and file sales tax returns to state taxing authorities
• Responsible for reconciling sales tax liability accounts in the general ledger
• File annual state registration reports & other required documents
• Monthly/Annual Close
• Assist in the monthly financial close process
• Assisting / tracking of transactions from the Human resource department in the processing of employee benefits
• Reconciliation of select general ledger accounts
• Assists in the annual audit process. This includes preparing schedules, working with auditors to answer any questions that may arise
• Acts as a resource for employees requiring journal entry and financial statement assistance
• Reconciling Derse purchasing credit cards and related purchase orders as needed
• Annual Budget/Profit Plan Preparation
• Assist Business Analyst Manager with budgeting activities

Other Staff Accountant Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and training to divisions with general accounting procedures
• Complete ad hoc inquiries
• Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving improvement strategies
• Assist Accounting Supervisor with workload as needed & directed

Staff Accountant Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related and 3 to 5+ years experience
• Experience in Sales Tax / Regulatory Compliance required
• Earning or currently have CPA License is a preferred
• Experience working with International operations is a plus
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office