Senior Accountant

Christian Community Homes and Services, Inc; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Community Homes and Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our finance team.

This role supports day-to-day accounting, month-end and year-end closes, financial reporting, variance analysis, audit activities, and special projects. The position ensures accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls while delivering financial insights to support operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years’ progressive experience in accounting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish personal credibility and demonstrate accounting expertise.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, internal control procedures, financial analyses, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes by maintaining planning data, supporting financial analyses as requested.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, system functionality, and reporting capabilities, and recommend enhancements that increase efficiency and data accuracy.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to audit requests, and resolving audit findings.
• Analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions that improve financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and business processes.
• Develop, document, and enhance accounting procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and data requests to support business decisions and organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects, process improvement initiatives, and finance-related training activities.
• Maintain and expand technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, and reporting tools to support continuous professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Prioritization

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Point Click Care

UKG Payroll

Job description

This position serves as a key member of the finance team, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, the month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, variance analysis, audit activities, and special projects. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial records while maintaining compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies. Working collaboratively across business segments, this position helps drive efficient accounting processes and provides financial insights that support operational and business objectives. This person will work closely with the Director of Finance and will take increasing ownership as knowledge of the business is learned.

This role is suited for a collaborative and detail-oriented accounting professional who demonstrates integrity, accountability, and sound judgment while maintaining a strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and build effective relationships across the organization. Commitment to professional growth and development is important.

This position utilizes financial systems and reporting tools including Microsoft Business Central as our ERP, Point Click Care as our CRM, and UKG as our Payroll system.

Qualifications

1.Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

2.5+ years’ progressive experience in accounting

3.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

4.Ability to establish personal credibility and demonstrate accounting expertise

5.Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

1.Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, internal control procedures, financial analyses, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

2.Assist with the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes by maintaining planning data, supporting financial analyses as requested.

3.Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, system functionality, and reporting capabilities, and recommend enhancements that increase efficiency and data accuracy.

4.Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to audit requests, and resolving audit findings.

5.Analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions that improve financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and business processes.

6.Develop, document, and enhance accounting procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

7.Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and data requests to support business decisions and organizational initiatives.

8.Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects, process improvement initiatives, and finance-related training activities.

9.Maintain and expand technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, and reporting tools to support continuous professional development.

10.Other duties as assigned.

1.Demonstrated integrity and professionalism with sound judgment in decision-making and workplace interactions.

2.Adaptability in fast-paced or changing environments.

3.Relationship-building skills that foster trust, teamwork, and strong internal partnerships.

4.Effective time and priority management.

5.Ability in resolving conflict with a practical, people-focused approach.

6.Must be able to focus with attention to detail

7.Strong analytical abilities, organizational skills.

8.Proficient in analysis and interpretation of data.

9.Ability to investigate discrepancies or trouble-shoot issues

10.Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

11.Must be service driven, results oriented, and collaborative in nature.

Pay: $34.00-$37.00 per hour, depending on years of experience.