Senior Accountant

CFS; Town of Middleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

34 days of PTO

Acquisition integration exposure

Hands-on accounting exposure

Collaborative culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CFS, a Wisconsin-based company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. In this hybrid role, you will support month-end close, oversee payroll and tax filings, and coordinate audits across multiple systems including NetSuite and ADP.

You will play a key role in process improvement and 401(k) audit coordination while partnering with external auditors. A CPA is strongly preferred, with 4+ years of accounting experience and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, handling complex reconciliations and journal entries.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and depreciation management.
• Manage monthly Sales & Use Tax filings across Wisconsin and Illinois.
• Oversee accounting processes across multiple billing systems and ensure accurate reporting within NetSuite.
• Review biweekly payroll for accuracy, including pay code validation and payroll-related controls through ADP.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for FileBound and support AP workflow optimization.
• Coordinate financial and 401(k) audit requests, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ADP

FileBound

Job description

• Strong Work / Life Balance - HYBRID - Only 2 Days Per Week On-Site
• Enjoy ample days of PTO annually, 34 Days TOTAL
• Play a key role in an upcoming acquisition and help integrate a newly acquired business.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to accounting, payroll oversight, audits, systems, and process improvement.
• Work within a laid‑back culture that values collaboration and autonomy.
• Competitive benefits package

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Strong Work / Life Balance - HYBRID - Only 2 Days Per Week On-Site
• Enjoy ample days of PTO annually, 34 Days TOTAL
• Play a key role in an upcoming acquisition and help integrate a newly acquired business.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to accounting, payroll oversight, audits, systems, and process improvement.
• Work within a laid‑back culture that values collaboration and autonomy.
• Competitive benefits package

Key Responsibilities Of The Senior Accountant

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and depreciation management.
• Manage monthly Sales & Use Tax filings across Wisconsin and Illinois.
• Oversee accounting processes across multiple billing systems and ensure accurate reporting within NetSuite.
• Review biweekly payroll for accuracy, including pay code validation and payroll-related controls through ADP.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for FileBound and support AP workflow optimization.
• Coordinate financial and 401(k) audit requests, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.

Qualifications For The Senior Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience, dealing with complex reconciliations and journal entries
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail