Senior Accountant

Temperature Systems•Madison, WI

About The Position

Temperature Systems, Inc. (TSI) is hiring a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls. The position serves as a primary accounting resource and backup to the Controller, working with the management team to help ensure accurate financial statements, efficient accounting processes, and compliance with GAAP and company policies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively. TSI is an independent, employee-owned HVAC distributor serving contractors and dealers across Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The Senior Accountant will help strengthen the company’s financial operations and support its continued success. The role includes accounting activities specific to a distribution environment and support for the financial integrity of Infor CloudSuite Distribution (CSD).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
Proficiency in accounting or ERP systems.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, lookup functions, and financial data analysis.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Public accounting experience preferred.
Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
Experience with distribution-focused ERP systems such as Infor CloudSuite Distribution (CSD), Epicor, or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Prepare and review journal entries and supporting schedules; own assigned balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve aged reconciling items.
Maintain and analyze the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and internal procedures.
Assist with preparing financial statements and management reports.
Partner with department leaders to provide financial insight for operational decision-making.
Support annual audit and tax preparation, including preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting, including gross margin and operating expense variance analysis and performance tracking.
Own assigned accounting processes and identify, document, and implement improvements to accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
Manage distribution-related accounting activities, including inventory valuation, vendor and customer rebate programs, freight cost allocations, inventory adjustments, shrinkage, obsolete and damaged inventory, physical inventory results, and cycle count discrepancies.
Collaborate with operations, purchasing, sales, and accounting teams to ensure financial accuracy across inventory, pricing, and rebate processes.
Support the financial integrity of Infor CloudSuite Distribution (CSD), including investigating transaction errors, reconciling subledgers to the general ledger, and improving accounting reports and controls.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable controls, including reconciling and monitoring aged balances, unapplied transactions, credit balances, and other exceptions; provide backup coverage as needed.
Execute and document assigned internal controls, investigate exceptions, and support improvements in control design and compliance.
Serve as a key backup to the Controller for critical accounting functions, support special projects, and cross-train on essential financial processes.