Hybrid Senior Financial Accountant — Tech‑Driven & SEC‑Focused

First Business Bank; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Business Bank is hiring a Senior Financial Accountant to support financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations for a regulated public company. This role emphasizes technical accounting, month-end close, and strong internal controls.

The position requires a 4-year accounting degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with CPA and SEC experience preferred. The role offers a hybrid work model with remote flexibility two days per week and focus on accuracy, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• 4 year accounting degree from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Industry and SEC experience preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology and systems, including emerging tools such as AI.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close process with timely, accurate close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Assist with SEC filings and regulatory reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Research accounting impacts from business changes and new regulations.
• Maintain and enhance GL system integrations and mappings.
• Oversee payment processing and high-risk transactions for controls.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Regulatory reporting

Month-end close

Technical accounting

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

First Business Bank is hiring a Senior Financial Accountant to support financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations for a regulated public company. This role emphasizes technical accounting, month-end close, and strong internal controls.

The position requires a 4-year accounting degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with CPA and SEC experience preferred. The role offers a hybrid work model with remote flexibility two days per week and focus on accuracy, efficiency, and