<p><strong>Accounting Supervisor role in Columbia County, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for a Accounting Supervisor for a food manufacturing company in Columbia County, WI. This role would lead and oversee key financial operations within the organization. This role involves managing essential accounting functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments, support the Controller, and help ensure the accuracy and compliance of all financial activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain and monitor the general ledger, reconciling accounts and ensuring proper documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to support financial statement accuracy.</p><p>• Supervise fixed asset accounting, ensuring proper recording and depreciation schedules.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts to support organizational planning.</p><p>• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of accounting operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.</p><p>• Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, fostering growth and development.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Cost Accounting Manager to join our manufacturing team in the greater Plymouth, Wisconsin area. In this critical role, you will oversee accounting operations, with a strong focus on cost accounting and financial reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with leadership and contribute to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely monthly closings.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with precision.</p><p>• Oversee inventory and cost balances while investigating and addressing any discrepancies.</p><p>• Provide functional oversight for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities carried out by the accounting team.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations to refine labor routings, work centers, and overhead cost drivers.</p><p>• Develop and refine standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to improve cost visibility.</p><p>• Generate detailed margin and cost reports for products, product families, and jobs.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparations.</p><p>• Document and enhance accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen cost reporting and operational insights.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to support a contract position based in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role will oversee indirect tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on accurate reporting, timely filings, and sound account management. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of sales and use tax practices, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and provide leadership in audit response, tax research, and process oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the preparation, review, and submission of recurring sales and use tax filings, ensuring deadlines are met and supporting records are fully reconciled.<br>• Evaluate the tax treatment of merchandise and exemption scenarios by partnering with internal teams responsible for item setup and data accuracy.<br>• Advise accounts payable stakeholders on use tax obligations related to vendor invoices and help resolve tax treatment questions.<br>• Manage notices, inquiries, and examinations from state and local tax authorities, coordinating responses and documentation through completion.<br>• Work with external accounting advisors and legal or tax consultants when specialized guidance or support is required.<br>• Maintain tax-related balance sheet accounts, reserves, journal entries, and reconciliations in alignment with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Lead, coach, and support team members involved in tax compliance activities to promote accuracy, accountability, and focused growth.<br>• Develop, document, and strengthen tax policies, procedures, and internal controls across the function.<br>• Oversee tax rate maintenance within applicable systems and monitor related updates to help ensure accurate transaction-level tax calculation.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. In this role, you will work closely with plant leadership to drive financial excellence, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide insightful analysis in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Your expertise in cost accounting and ability to communicate financial data effectively will be critical in supporting decision-making and fostering operational success across multiple facilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build strong relationships with plant leadership, team leaders, and production members to align financial goals with operational objectives.<br>• Translate financial data into actionable insights by explaining trends, drivers, and opportunities for improvement, while recommending next steps.<br>• Develop and maintain clear, user-friendly dashboards and reports that effectively communicate financial performance.<br>• Support the Multi-Site Plant Controller in standardizing reporting and processes across the campus plants to ensure alignment with company-wide practices.<br>• Lead month-end close activities for plant operations, ensuring accurate and timely deliverables.<br>• Manage forecasting and annual budgeting processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all campus plants.<br>• Oversee cost savings initiatives, ensuring they meet current and future expectations.<br>• Collaborate with leadership to evaluate new business opportunities, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives, providing financial insights and recommendations.<br>• Identify and implement best practices in financial management and inventory control across the network.<br>• Provide informal leadership and financial coaching to operational teams to enhance their understanding and use of financial data.