Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

CFS in Wisconsin is seeking a senior accounting professional to join a fast-growing organization and work directly with senior finance leadership to shape accounting processes during a period of growth.

You will prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, support month-end close, manage fixed assets and lease accounting, and assist with audits while strengthening internal controls and driving process improvements across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required and 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, accrual accounting, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support the month-end close process.
• Maintain fixed assets, lease accounting, and assist with financial statement preparation and audit support.
• Help strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

Skills

Accounting

Month-end close

General ledger

Financial statements

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

• Join a rapidly growing organization that has expanded significantly through acquisitions and offers long-term career advancement opportunities.
• High-visibility role working directly with senior finance leadership and helping shape accounting processes during an exciting period of growth.
• Opportunity to grow into leadership roles such as Accounting Manager, AP Manager, AR Manager, or Project Accounting.
• Stable, growing company with a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a direct impact.

Salary:

$90,000–$110,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a rapidly growing organization that has expanded significantly through acquisitions and offers long-term career advancement opportunities.
• High-visibility role working directly with senior finance leadership and helping shape accounting processes during an exciting period of growth.
• Opportunity to grow into leadership roles such as Accounting Manager, AP Manager, AR Manager, or Project Accounting.
• Stable, growing company with a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a direct impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support the month-end close process.
• Maintain fixed assets, lease accounting, and assist with financial statement preparation and audit support.
• Help strengthen internal controls while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures.
• Support balance sheet and income statement analysis while ensuring accurate general ledger activity.
• Collaborate with finance leadership on special projects and accounting initiatives as the company continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual accounting, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.