Senior Financial Accountant

First Business Bank; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Business Bank is hiring a Senior Financial Accountant to support financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations for a regulated public company. This role emphasizes technical accounting, month-end close, and strong internal controls.

The position requires a 4-year accounting degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with CPA and SEC experience preferred. The role offers a hybrid work model with remote flexibility two days per week and focus on accuracy, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• 4 year accounting degree from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Industry and SEC experience preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology and systems, including emerging tools such as AI.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close process with timely, accurate close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Assist with SEC filings and regulatory reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Research accounting impacts from business changes and new regulations.
• Maintain and enhance GL system integrations and mappings.
• Oversee payment processing and high-risk transactions for controls.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Regulatory reporting

Month-end close

Technical accounting

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Join us today as the Senior Financial Accountant!

First Business Bank is aTop Workplaces USA company, learn morehere.

At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority — they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other's differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you'll find the experience is your advantage. We're delighted you're considering joining us!

Work Model: Hybrid, with the ability to work remotely two days per week.

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for leveraging strong accounting expertise and a deep understanding of accounting principles to support the financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations of a regulated public company. This role performs complex accounting activities, provides technical accounting guidance, and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial reporting.

Essential responsibilities for this role include:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Support the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end variance analyses.
• Assist with the preparation and review of SEC filings and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Research and evaluate accounting impacts resulting from business changes, new regulations, and emerging accounting standards.

Technical Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Perform analysis and accounting assessments for complex areas, including:
• Revenue recognition
• Investments and pricing
• Stock-based compensation
• Derivatives
• Leases
• New products and business initiatives
• Provide recommendations and guidance on technical accounting matters to support sound financial decision-making.

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Maintain and enhance General Ledger system integrations.
• Identify and implement necessary updates to GL accounts, mappings, and reporting structures.
• Support accounts payable controls, including oversight of payment processing and review of high-risk transactions.
• Help ensure strong internal controls and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Project & Deadline Management

• Effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver high-quality work while meeting critical deadlines and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of the role.

Requirements:

• 4 year accounting degree from an accredited institution required
• 4+ years prior relevant experience
• Industry and SEC experience preferred
• CPA Designation preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude and curiosity for technology and systems, including emerging tools such as AI; ability to quickly learn, adapt, and leverage digital solutions to drive efficiency and innovation.