Staff Accountant
The Musco Accounting Team has an opening for a Staff Accountant at our Oskaloosa office. This position will research, prepare, and file state sales and use tax returns timely. Manage fixed asset accounting and reporting, including capital expenditure tracking, asset acquisitions, and related financial reporting. Assist with administration of the company credit card program, including transaction review, issue resolution, and account maintenance. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!
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Essential Criteria:
- 4 year college degree preferred.
- 2 to 4 years accounting experience preferred.
- Previous multi-state sales tax experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work under deadlines.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage fixed asset accounting and reporting activities, including reviewing and recording capital purchases, tracking capital expenditures, maintaining accurate supporting documentation, and preparing related reporting for managers.
- Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and filing requirements.
- Research and interpret sales and use tax regulations to support compliance and identify applicable tax requirements.
- Backup administration of the company credit card program by reviewing transaction coding, approvals, and supporting documentation; maintaining cardholder accounts and system configurations; researching and resolving disputed or questionable transactions with cardholders and the credit card provider; and providing team members with guidance on credit card policies, procedures, and transaction-related questions.
- Prepare payroll journal entries and perform reconciliations of payroll-related general ledger accounts to ensure balances are accurate and properly supported.
- Assist with other accounting-related activities, reconciliations, reporting, and special projects assigned to support the overall operations of the Accounting and Finance department.
Who is Musco:
For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023–2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025–2026). Learn more at www.musco.com.
Team Culture and Partnerships:
At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes various health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!
As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.
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Skills Required
- Four-year college degree
- Two to four years of accounting experience
- Previous multi-state sales tax experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed
Musco Lighting Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Musco Lighting and has not been reviewed or approved by Musco Lighting.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance options are described as comprehensive and affordable, with multiple plan choices and manageable out-of-pocket costs. Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability further enhance perceived coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with an immediately vested 4% company match supports long-term savings from day one. This feature is highlighted as a standout element of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A generous profit-sharing program is considered a core part of total compensation and can offset modest base pay in some roles. Its presence meaningfully boosts overall rewards.
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What We Do
Musco Lighting is a privately-held global leader in the design and manufacture of LED sports and transportation/infrastructure lighting solutions. Since 1976, the company has provided innovative, high-efficiency lighting systems for stadiums, arenas, international airports, and ports. Based in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco focuses on creating responsible lighting and facility solutions that enhance recreational opportunities and infrastructure worldwide.
