Financial Accountant

First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company. We believe success comes down to putting people first. Our team members embody ambition, experience, and client focus, leading to engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards and a commitment to valuing differences, we are confident you’ll find the experience to be your advantage.

We’re seeking a Financial Accountant who will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Our public status reflects a strong market presence and our commitment to long‑term success—for shareholders, employees, and customers alike. In this position, you’ll be responsible for completing key financial accounting tasks, including month‑end close, general ledger reconciliations, SEC reporting, management reporting, and regulatory reporting.

You’ll also serve as a backup for processing routines in accounts payable, making this a highly impactful role within our finance team.

Start date immediate! Based out of our Madison, WI Headquarters, this position allows remote work availability 2 days per week; therefore a local candidate is required.

• Maintain timely and accurate completion of all month‑end activities required for the monthly close, in compliance with established controls. Prepare journal entries and general ledger reconciliations, analyze financial results, and investigate variances.
• Compile financial statements and analysis reports. Complete assigned tasks associated with SEC and regulatory filings. Create and automate financial reports from the general ledger and management reporting system.
• Assist in responding to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data. Provide critical information to decision makers.
• Provide support to the processing of accounts payable, including coding of invoices, obtaining appropriate approvals, scanning invoices for electronic record storage, and check disbursement and distribution. Assist in corresponding with vendors and responding to inquiries.

• Intermediate accounting class required.
• Completed bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred; a business degree is considered if relevant accounting classes and experience are present.
• Minimum of one accounting‑related internship required.
• Interest in obtaining CPA designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of technology and business computer applications, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong personal drive and initiative, demonstrated work ethic, and ability to work as a team.
• Ability to work independently and use independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle the pressure of meeting deadlines.

Entry level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance