Senior Accountant

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Madison, WI seeks an experienced accounting professional focused on ASC 606 revenue recognition. You will lead month-end close for revenue, analyze trends, and work with operations, sales, and finance to ensure accurate accounting.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of experience; CPA is strongly preferred. Join a team that values continuous improvement and practical solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience including ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Effective communicator translating accounting guidance into business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts and transactions for ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Lead and support month-end close activities related to revenue accounting.
• Analyze revenue trends, fluctuations, and variances for management reporting.
• Partner with operations, sales, and finance to ensure accounting aligns with business activity.
• Assist with the evaluation and enhancement of internal controls around revenue processes.
• Support improvements to revenue accounting workflows and close efficiency.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor requests.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for revenue recognition.

Skills

ASC 606 revenue recognition

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

• Join an innovative, technology-driven organization whose products have a meaningful impact on people’s lives
• Collaborate with a high-performing team of intelligent, motivated professionals who are passionate about their work
• Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation — not maintaining the status quo
• Gain strong visibility across finance, operations, and executive leadership
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys technical accounting, problem-solving, and process improvement

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join an innovative, technology-driven organization whose products have a meaningful impact on people’s lives
• Collaborate with a high-performing team of intelligent, motivated professionals who are passionate about their work
• Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation — not maintaining the status quo
• Gain strong visibility across finance, operations, and executive leadership
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys technical accounting, problem-solving, and process improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts and transactions to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
• Lead and support month-end close activities related to revenue accounting, including reconciliations and analysis
• Analyze revenue trends, fluctuations, and variances to support management reporting and business insights
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and finance teams to ensure accounting treatment aligns with business activity
• Assist with the evaluation and enhancement of internal controls surrounding revenue processes
• Support ongoing improvements to revenue accounting workflows, documentation, and close efficiency
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor requests related to revenue accounting
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for revenue recognition matters within the accounting organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including direct experience with revenue recognition - ASC 606
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Effective communicator capable of translating technical accounting guidance into practical business solutions