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Staff Accountant

CFS

Madison, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$70,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Data Quality, Documentation, Finance, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Identify Issues, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Reconciliation, Root Cause Analysis, Staff Requirements, Time Management
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
5 days ago

Staff Accountant

About the Company and Staff Accountant Opportunity:


• Salary: $60,000 to $70,000
• Join a financially strong organization that continues to exceed performance expectations and invest in future growth
• New CEO in place with a vision focused on expansion and entering new markets
• Supportive leadership team that empowers employees and encourages professional growth
• Excellent work/life balance in a stable, well-capitalized environment
• Competitive compensation, strong bonus performance, and exceptional benefits
• Outstanding retirement program featuring up to a 9% 401(k) match

Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant Role:


• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate and timely financial reporting
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies, ensuring balances are complete and accurate
• Analyze accounting activity and ask the right questions to identify potential issues before they become problems
• Review outstanding balances, validate supporting information, and ensure compliance with state reporting requirements
• Support month-end close activities and assist with various accounting and reporting projects
• Partner with operations and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial data and proper documentation

Requirements for the Staff Accountant Role:


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues and investigate root causes
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes

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About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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