Accountant

CFS; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accountant role at CFS in Milwaukee, WI focuses on supporting a mix of accounting, reporting, and financial oversight responsibilities. You will work closely with internal teams to track activity, maintain accuracy, and support operations.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in accounting, strong knowledge of general accounting principles, and experience with month-end tasks, reconciliations, and reporting. This onsite position offers a collaborative environment and steady growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting or related experience.
• Understanding of general accounting principles.
• Experience with reporting, reconciliations, or month-end tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting and maintain accurate records for assigned areas
• Monitor budgets and track expenses against expected activity
• Assist with basic forecasting and financial analysis
• Review transactions for accuracy and proper coding
• Help prepare documentation for audits and reporting needs
• Support general ledger activity and month-end tasks
• Assist with reconciliations and routine accounting processes
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with internal procedures
• Partner with team members to resolve questions and improve processes
• Provide general support across accounting projects as needed

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Organization

Job description

Compensation: $60,000 – $75,000 annually

Workstyle: Onsite

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Mission-driven organization with strong community impact
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to own key accounting processes and reporting
• Stable organization with long-term growth potential
• Strong work-life balance and flexible culture

About The Role

The Accountant will support a mix of accounting, reporting, and financial oversight responsibilities. This role works closely with internal teams to help track financial activity, maintain accuracy, and support overall operations.

Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting and maintain accurate records for assigned areas
• Monitor budgets and track expenses against expected activity
• Assist with basic forecasting and financial analysis
• Review transactions for accuracy and proper coding
• Help prepare documentation for audits and reporting needs
• Support general ledger activity and month-end tasks
• Assist with reconciliations and routine accounting processes
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with internal procedures
• Partner with team members to resolve questions and improve processes
• Provide general support across accounting projects as needed

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting or related experience
• Understanding of general accounting principles
• Experience with reporting, reconciliations, or month-end tasks preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills