Senior Accountant — GAAP & Close Process Leader

CPS, Inc.; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in Wisconsin. This role supports month-end and year-end close processes, prepares financial statements, and ensures GAAP compliance and policy adherence.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, excellent organizational abilities, and can work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and FP&A on cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and analytical with strong technical accounting skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Technical accounting

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Job description

CPS, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in Wisconsin. This role supports month-end and year-end close processes, prepares financial statements, and ensures GAAP compliance and policy adherence.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, excellent organizational abilities, and can work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and FP&A on cross-functional projects.