Senior Accountant

Michael Best Strategies is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in the Waukesha office
. This role works closely with the Strategies Director of Finance and Operations and the Firm’s Finance & Accounting Department to support accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities related to government affairs, lobbying, and public sector engagements. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial tracking, timely reporting, and adherence to applicable state and federal regulatory requirements.

• Review, process, and record financial transactions related to government relations activities, including expenses, invoices, reimbursements, and payments.
• Monitor, reconcile, and maintain accounts associated with budgets, retainers, and client billings to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and analyze revenue, invoices, and receipts, comparing actuals to budget and revising forecasts to support accurate financial planning.
• Review and analyze expense data to ensure proper classification and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with the month end close process through coordination with the Director of Finance and Operations and cross-functional staff.
• Prepare monthly financial statements with comparisons to budget and prior year results.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports summarizing and forecasting business activity, income, expenses, and financial position.
• Support the annual budgeting process by collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data and maintaining budget schedules.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation for audits, inquiries, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, compliance, internal requests, and system enhancements.
• Perform additional accounting and finance related duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a professional services, legal, or regulated environment
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills required.
• Must be able to tactfully deal with conflict and confidential information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting
• Familiarity with compliance-driven accounting or regulatory reporting (preferred)
• Ability to learn and apply evolving regulations and reporting requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to build strong working relationships with attorneys, government relations professionals, and staff
• Willingness to communicate opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information

• Ability to identify issues, analyze data, and recommend solutions
• Proactive approach to addressing compliance and reporting challenges

• Demonstrates a “client first” mindset
• Exercises sound judgment and maintains composure in sensitive situations

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Michael Best Strategies helps companies accelerate their success through a combination of strategic business consulting, lobbying and government relations, strategic public affairs and communications as well as procurement and defense. We help companies advance their business objectives by connecting them with influential allies, including Government Officials, Industry Leaders and Innovators, Consumer Segments, Media, and Communities and Stakeholders. The firm has thrived by providing each client a diverse team of professionals with the experience, skills…