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Senior Accountant

CFS
  • Madison, WI
  • $85,000–$100,000 Per Year
2 days ago
CFS

Job Description

Senior Accountant


Location: Madison, WI
Pay: $85,000 - $100,000 annually


Why This Opportunity Stands Out



  • Join a locally owned and operated Madison-area company with a strong reputation and long-term commitment to its employees and customers.

  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a key accounting role supporting a growing organization.

  • Work directly with leadership and cross-functional teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

  • Gain broad exposure to financial operations and contribute to important business initiatives.


Key Responsibilities



  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

  • Manage general ledger activities and support month-end and year-end close processes.

  • Analyze financial results and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company financial policies.

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and financial reporting activities.

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting and general ledger responsibilities.

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.

  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

  • CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.


Keywords: Senior Accountant, Contract Accountant, Interim Accountant, Financial Accountant, Corporate Accountant, General Ledger Accountant, Accounting Consultant, CPA, Financial Reporting, Month-End Close, GAAP, Accounting Professional #INSEP2026

Numbers & Facts

LocationMadison, WI
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Corporate Financeunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Accountingunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Policiesunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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