10 Results for Accounting Director Jobs in Appleton, WI

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Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Green Bay, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This role oversees the close process, supports financial reporting, and provides meaningful analysis that helps leadership make sound business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to guide a team, strengthen controls, and improve reporting efficiency. Responsibilities:<ul><li>•Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to accounting and finance team members while helping coordinate priorities and workflow management.</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely completion of deliverables.</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other financial transactions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes by coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and facilitating information gathering.</li><li>Prepare, maintain, and distribute financial reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics for management review.</li><li>Perform financial analysis and develop reporting tools that support budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making.</li><li>Monitor financial results, evaluate trends and variances, and provide recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting accuracy.</li><li>Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.</li><li>Travel occasionally to support business operations, training, meetings, or project requirements.</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Oshkosh, WI
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate transaction processing, supporting billing and reconciliation activities, and helping ensure timely month-end financial completion. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and help maintain an efficient accounts payable workflow. • Manage customer invoicing, apply incoming payments, and assist with accounts receivable activities to support healthy cash flow. • Perform account reconciliations by researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner. • Prepare and support billing-related tasks, including verifying charges and ensuring invoices are issued correctly. • Assist with month-end close activities by organizing financial data, recording entries, and supporting reporting deadlines. • Review freight-related billing documents and help confirm that transportation charges are recorded appropriately. • Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation to support audits, reporting needs, and internal controls.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Neenah, WI
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial and administrative operations for a team in Neenah, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of accounting tasks and office support duties. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely payment processing, and consistent payroll and receivables coordination. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify coding details, and prepare accounts payable transactions for timely payment. • Track incoming payments, post customer receipts, and assist with accounts receivable follow-up as needed. • Reconcile bank activity against financial records and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate balances. • Support payroll administration by reviewing data for accuracy and helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Enter financial and administrative information into accounting systems with a high level of precision. • Organize, file, and sort accounting documents so records remain complete, accessible, and audit-ready. • Assist with routine reporting and provide general clerical support to help the accounting function run smoothly.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Appleton, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This position focuses on delivering accurate individual tax services while contributing to long-term planning strategies for clients. The role also offers the opportunity to review completed filings, provide technical guidance, and support bookkeeping-related tax work using QuickBooks. Responsibilities:• Prepare accurate individual income tax returns in compliance with current tax regulations and filing requirements.• Examine completed tax filings, verify supporting details, and approve returns with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.• Partner with colleagues to develop multi-year tax planning approaches that align with client financial goals.• Analyze tax documents and financial records to identify reporting issues, planning opportunities, and areas requiring follow-up.• Use QuickBooks to support tax-related bookkeeping activities and maintain organized financial information for return preparation.• Communicate with internal team members and clients to gather documentation, clarify tax positions, and resolve outstanding questions.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Director of Purchasing

Kohler, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
156000 - 245000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts in Kohler, Wisconsin. This role will guide sourcing decisions, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive cost, risk, and performance improvements across purchasing operations. The position also works closely with cross-functional leaders to support business goals, advance new product initiatives, and ensure reliable material availability for a complex manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Direct purchasing strategy across North American operations, aligning sourcing decisions with cost, quality, and supply continuity objectives. • Lead supplier negotiations and category planning to improve commercial terms, reduce exposure to tariffs and market risks, and strengthen overall supply resilience. • Oversee execution of cost-reduction initiatives, monitor procurement performance metrics, and provide clear updates to senior leadership on progress and priorities. • Partner with internal teams across operations, engineering, finance, and business leadership to support procurement goals and resolve complex supply or resource challenges. • Guide purchasing support for aftermarket business needs, ensuring timely material availability and coordinated engagement with relevant stakeholders. • Drive procurement involvement in new product development programs, helping teams meet milestones and identify opportunities for scale, standardization, and value creation. • Ensure purchasing practices follow global policies, governance standards, and established sourcing procedures across the organization. • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Prepare recurring reports, maintain visibility into key initiatives, and define actionable next steps to keep business commitments on track.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Neenah, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 50000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Neenah, Wisconsin. This position is best suited for someone with a strong bookkeeping foundation who can keep records accurate, reconcile accounts, and help maintain timely payment and tax processes. The ideal candidate will bring careful attention to detail and confidence working across multiple accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Reconcile bank activity and general ledger balances to ensure monthly financial records are complete and accurate.• Review incoming invoices, enter financial data into accounting systems, and help maintain organized documentation for transactions.• Prepare and process vendor payments while verifying accuracy, approvals, and proper coding of expenses.• Calculate and submit sales and use tax filings in accordance with reporting deadlines and applicable requirements.• Investigate discrepancies in financial records and resolve unmatched items through research and coordination with internal contacts.• Assist with routine bookkeeping functions that strengthen month-end close accuracy and overall account integrity.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Neenah, WI
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Neenah, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with payables and tax-related processes, and ensuring timely completion of routine accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in day-to-day accounting functions and is comfortable working across transactional and general ledger responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and coordinate timely disbursements through approved payment methods including ACH. • Prepare and maintain Form 1099 documentation while supporting corporate and sales tax reporting activities in accordance with applicable requirements. • Reconcile time-related records and expense data to confirm completeness, proper coding, and alignment with accounting policies. • Record journal entries and support month-end accounting tasks to help maintain an accurate and current general ledger. • Monitor fixed and recurring expenses, verify supporting documentation, and investigate discrepancies as they arise. • Use Visual Infor to manage accounting transactions, track financial activity, and support reporting needs. • Assist with account reconciliations and resolve variances by working closely with internal stakeholders and finance team members.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Sheboygan, WI
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Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join the team on a long-term contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can balance strong close-cycle execution with manufacturing cost accounting and reporting support. The role will contribute to core accounting operations while helping the team manage a demanding project pipeline, seasonal planning activities, and ongoing analytical needs. Responsibilities: • Manage key accounting activities during the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, completing allocations, and supporting accurate financial reporting. • Perform account and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain reliable general ledger data. • Produce recurring financial and operational reports, refresh reporting packages for the team, and deliver analysis that supports business decision-making. • Apply advanced Excel skills to organize large data sets, tie out financial information, and improve the accuracy of reporting outputs. • Support product cost accounting by developing cost estimates, maintaining standards, reviewing bills of materials, and analyzing manufacturing variances. • Assist with operational reporting related to plant performance, including cost trends, claims analysis, and other manufacturing finance insights. • Partner with internal stakeholders to quantify vendor-related quality or specification claims by compiling labor, freight, purchasing, and other associated cost details. • Build and enhance dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI to provide clear visibility into financial and operational performance. • Contribute to broader finance initiatives such as budgeting support, enterprise projects, and accounting work tied to ongoing system and process implementations.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

accounts payable

Kaukauna, WI
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Temporary to Hire
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable specialist to join a paper and packaging organization in Wisconsin. This contract-to-permanent position supports day-to-day invoice processing, vendor communication, and accurate financial recordkeeping in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while helping maintain timely and accurate payment operations. Responsibilities: • Process invoices using purchase order-based and non-purchase order workflows while ensuring complete and accurate entry. • Respond to vendor and internal accounts payable inquiries promptly, researching discrepancies and driving issues to resolution. • Investigate and clear received-not-vouchered items to support accurate financial reporting and clean accounting records. • Review contractor time and material billings to confirm supporting documentation, billing rates, and hours worked are correct. • Assign expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers by examining invoice details and related documentation. • Verify, post, and maintain payable transactions to keep accounting records current and organized. • Oversee activity in vendor web portals, making updates or corrections as needed to keep information aligned. • Assist with payment preparation, maintain invoice files, and support check and statement distribution when required. • Follow site safety, quality, hygiene, and compliance standards relevant to the role and complete additional accounting support tasks as assigned.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Appleton, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a commercially minded finance leader to guide high-value pursuits and long-term agreements from early evaluation through contract finalization and project kickoff in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role combines strategic influence with hands-on analytical work, making it ideal for someone who can build sophisticated financial models, assess deal economics, and shape sound business decisions. The position also offers the opportunity to establish structure, decision standards, and governance for an emerging commercial finance function while partnering closely with operational, legal, and executive stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Lead financial assessment of large-scale bids, customer agreements, and complex commercial opportunities from initial concept through launch readiness. • Build and refine detailed models that evaluate profitability, cash flow timing, working capital needs, payback, and scenario-based outcomes. • Translate contract language, operational assumptions, and pricing structures into clear financial implications and risk considerations. • Partner with cross-functional teams to support negotiations, strengthen deal terms, and develop practical recommendations for leadership review. • Prepare executive-ready summaries and decision materials that turn complex or incomplete information into clear business guidance. • Establish consistent processes, analytical standards, and governance practices for a growing commercial finance capability. • Review major investments and commercial proposals to ensure alignment with margin expectations, capital priorities, and overall business objectives. • Remain actively involved in hands-on analysis, modeling, and presentation development while helping define the function’s operating rhythm.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

10 results for Accounting Director in Appleton, WI