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In-House Accountant; Payroll, AP​/AR & Costing - Controller Track

Job in Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 54650, USA
Listing for: First American Roofing & Siding
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: In-House Accountant (Payroll, AP/AR & Job Costing) - Controller Track

Experience Level: Entry-Level to Experienced (based on experience)

Our Mission

To be the contractor of choice in our community, the client of choice for our trade partners, and the employer of choice in our industry.

Our Core Values
  • Genuine: Act with honesty and transparency in every interaction.
  • Dependable: Deliver reliable, consistent performance.
  • Intentional: Approach tasks with purpose and precision.
  • Grateful: Appreciate teamwork and opportunities for growth.
  • Proactive: Anticipate challenges and solve them before they impact the project.
Position Summary

We are seeking an In-House Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, payroll, and job costing while maintaining clean, accurate financial records in Quick Books Desktop. This role is critical to providing leadership with reliable, decision-ready financial data.

You will also serve as the internal point person for our outside CPA firm by preparing clean schedules and organized documentation for smooth month-end and year-end processes.

This role is ideal for:

  • A recent accounting graduate seeking hands-on ownership and real-world experience, or
  • An experienced accountant who enjoys being hands-on and wants to grow into a controller-style role over time.
Key Responsibilities
  • Process Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Job Costing with high accuracy
  • Allocate labor, materials, and expenses to jobs for reliable job cost reporting
  • Process biweekly payroll and manage payroll tax reporting

    Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Produce weekly/monthly financial and job cost reports for leadership
  • Coordinate with an outside CPA firm for month-end and year-end support
  • Support benefits onboarding/offboarding and benefits documentation
  • Assist with light office and administrative support as needed
Software & Tools
  • Quick Books Desktop
  • Excel / Google Sheets
  • Google Workspace
What Success Looks Like
  • Clean, accurate books with timely reconciliations
  • Reliable job costing and financial reports leadership can trust
  • Smooth payroll processing and positive employee experience
  • Organized CPA handoffs with minimal follow-up
Qualifications Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field) or equivalent experience
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Comfort with Quick Books Desktop and spreadsheets
  • Ability to organize documentation and meet deadlines
  • Professional communication and confidentiality
Preferred
  • Construction accounting or job costing experience
  • Payroll processing and payroll tax knowledge
  • Experience supporting an outside CPA firm
  • Interest in process improvement and internal controls
Why You’ll Like This Role
  • Real ownership and visibility into the business
  • Hands-on learning across accounting, payroll, and job costing
  • Clear path to expanded responsibility and controller-track growth
  • Values-driven team that appreciates dependable, accurate work
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