Senior Accountant

CFS; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its manufacturing finance team in Wisconsin. You will own month-end close, prepare financial statements, and support cost tracking and inventory accounting in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

You will work closely with senior finance leadership on strategic and operational accounting initiatives, participate in audits, and help drive process improvements across the manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and support the preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare and post journal entries; complete account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support manufacturing and inventory accounting, including cost tracking and analysis.
• Assist with audits, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and process improvements in partnership with finance leadership.

Skills

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Manufacturing accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

• Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization supporting large-scale infrastructure and industrial operations across multiple markets
• This position works closely with senior finance leadership and provides exposure to strategic and operational accounting initiatives
• The company offers long-term stability with continued investment in operations, systems, and people
• The accounting team plays a hands-on role across manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, and month-end close
• Clear upside for expanded responsibility and leadership growth as the organization continues to scale
• Broad-scope role involving all facets of the accounting cycle, not a narrow or siloed function
• Professional, collaborative work environment with strong tenure and institutional knowledge
• Meaningful career runway for someone looking to grow beyond a traditional senior accountant role

Salary: $75,000-$95,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization supporting large-scale infrastructure and industrial operations across multiple markets
• This position works closely with senior finance leadership and provides exposure to strategic and operational accounting initiatives
• The company offers long-term stability with continued investment in operations, systems, and people
• The accounting team plays a hands-on role across manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, and month-end close
• Clear upside for expanded responsibility and leadership growth as the organization continues to scale
• Broad-scope role involving all facets of the accounting cycle, not a narrow or siloed function
• Professional, collaborative work environment with strong tenure and institutional knowledge
• Meaningful career runway for someone looking to grow beyond a traditional senior accountant role

Key Responsibilities For The Senior Accountant

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and support the preparation of financial statements
• Prepare and post journal entries; complete account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Support manufacturing and inventory accounting, including cost tracking and analysis
• Assist with audits, internal controls, and compliance initiatives
• Participate in special projects and process improvements in partnership with finance leadership

Qualifications For The Senior Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment