Senior Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Middleton, WI · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Senior Accountant
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Take ownership of core accounting functions including month-end close, fixed assets, sales and use tax, and audit support.
Gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting, including payroll review, compliance, and financial reporting.
Join an organization that values strong accounting fundamentals and problem-solving abilities.
Open to candidates coming directly from public accounting who are looking to transition into industry.
Target Compensation: $85,000 – $95,000
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant:
Lead month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and fixed asset accounting.
Manage fixed asset records, depreciation activities, and asset disposal processes within NetSuite.
Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns for Wisconsin and Illinois.
Support payroll review activities in partnership with HR and payroll teams.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the AP workflow system (FileBound).
Act as the primary contact for financial statement and 401(k) audits, coordinating documentation and auditor requests.
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5+ years of strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
NetSuite experience preferred.
Healthcare industry experience is helpful but not required.
Public accounting experience is welcomed and highly transferable to this role.
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