Senior Accountant

CPS Inc.; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. You will manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, prepare financial statements and management reports, and ensure accurate GAAP-compliant records.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and FP&A on cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant with strong technical accounting skills.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Excellent organizational abilities and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and GL activity.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Perform variance analysis of balance sheet and income statements.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant financial records and company policies.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and FP&A.
• Assist with special projects and other duties.

Job description

Senior Accountant Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement variance analysis and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses as needed.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and account analyses.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and FP&A.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.

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