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Accounting Systems Analyst

Job in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53774, USA
Listing for: Foremost Farms
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Accounting Systems Analyst I

Position Overview:

The Accounting Systems Analyst serves as a liaison between Finance, Accounting, and Information Technology to support, maintain, and enhance financial systems and reporting processes. This role ensures system integrity, supports month-end close activities, provides ERP support, strengthens internal controls (SOX), and drives process improvements across Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Record-to-Report cycles.

The position requires a knowledge of accounting principles, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle R12), and data/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau), with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial Systems Management
  • Act as a resource for system-related issue resolution and troubleshooting. Providing support for ERP systems (e.g., Oracle R12 Financials).
  • Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Information Technology to align system capabilities with business needs.
  • Provide training and support to end users on financial systems and reporting tools.
Month-End Accounting Close
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data across subledgers and the general ledger.
  • Compile and process journal entries in the General Ledger and reconcile accounts.
  • Analyze General Ledger account variances and provide write-ups as needed.
  • Support and optimize close processes, including journal entry workflows, reconciliations, and consolidations.
  • Develop reports and dashboards (e.g., Tableau) for financial analysis.
Process Improvement & Automation
  • Identify opportunities and gather business requirements to streamline financial processes and reduce manual effort.
  • Partner with Information Technology, Finance, and Over-all business to test and implement process changes.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the cooperative.
Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Ensure financial systems and processes comply with internal control requirements.
  • Maintain department system workflows, controls, and procedures for standardization across business units and audit readiness.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing system documentation, data extracts, and control evidence.
  • Monitor and remediate control deficiencies related to financial systems.
Data Integrity & Analysis
  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial master data (vendors, customers, items, product costs, milk pricing, and General Ledger accounts).
  • Perform data validation, reconciliations, and exception analysis within the General ledger.
  • Investigate and resolve system or data discrepancies impacting financial statements.
  • Support advanced data analysis and reporting using tools such as Excel, Financial reporting, and Tableau.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or related field.
  • 2-3+ years of experience in accounting, financial systems, or business analyst.
  • Working knowledge of accounting principles.
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
  • Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and time‑sensitive decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Process-oriented with a continuous improvement focus.
  • Effective communication skills—ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical users.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in dairy, food manufacturing, or agricultural cooperatives preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP and EPM/Hyperion systems (Oracle R12 (GL, AP, AR, FA, Cost Management strongly preferred).
  • Reporting Tools:
    Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
  • Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros optional).
  • Data analysis and reconciliation techniques.
  • Job Setting:

    Hybrid, corporate office (Middleton, WI)

    Benefits:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
    • Generous Paid Time Off – Start with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)
    • 10 Paid Holidays – Enjoy time to rest and recharge
    • Paid Parental Leave –6 weeks fully paid
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) – when you elect the high-deductible health plan
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) –…
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