Corporate Accountant
Job Description
Foth 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! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Foth is hiring a Corporate 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.
Prepare standard monthly and annual journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliations
Own assigned accounting areas such as accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and leases
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
- Research, track, and resolve accounting or documentation issues and discrepancies
Utilize ERP systems to research, analyze, and validate accounting data
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
Support Foth’s employee ownership program, including equity‑related processes from execution through reconciliation
Collaboration & Professional Expectations
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for journal entries, reconciliations, and period‑end close
Hands‑on general accounting experience (GL, reconciliations, journal entries)
Experience working in an ERP system in a corporate accounting environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., reconciliations, schedules, data validation)
Experience supporting audits and preparing accounting schedules or documentation
Experience with Deltek VantagePoint (Foth’s ERP System)
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.
