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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.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

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

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

Sr. Financial Analyst

Oshkosh, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced financial analyst to support manufacturing operations in Wisconsin by turning plant performance data into clear business insight. This role partners closely with site leadership to strengthen profitability, improve cash performance, and provide meaningful analysis across cost, inventory, and operational metrics. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, communicates financial results effectively, and helps guide decisions that improve overall plant performance. Responsibilities:• Partner with plant leaders to identify opportunities that improve cost efficiency, strengthen cash performance, and support revenue and margin goals.• Take ownership of the excess and obsolete inventory review process, recommending actions that improve controls and reduce exposure.• Produce recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reporting that tracks performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash indicators.• Oversee inventory and fixed asset reporting for the site, ensuring data accuracy, thorough review, and reliable financial visibility.• Build and refine analytical models that provide deeper insight into manufacturing costs, including material usage, conversion expenses, productivity, and value stream results.• Interpret plant and value stream financial outcomes for leadership, presenting results in a concise way that supports performance tracking and decision-making.• Explain financial variances by isolating key drivers such as volume, product mix, inflation, and productivity, while supporting understanding of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.• Analyze cost center spending against budget, highlight developing trends, and identify the underlying factors influencing performance.• Contribute to and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives designed to enhance operational and financial results within the plant.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

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 Specialist

Plymouth, WI
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing team in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position plays an important role in supporting day-to-day accounting activity across billing, receivables, payables, tax support, and reconciliations within a fast-moving reseller environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working closely with customers, vendors, and internal partners while balancing multiple priorities with accuracy. Responsibilities: • Generate and distribute customer invoices promptly while maintaining accurate account records and receivable balances. • Post incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and investigate variances such as short pays, overpayments, and unapplied cash. • Review aging reports regularly and follow up on outstanding balances to support effective collections efforts. • Assist with vendor payment processing, including scheduled disbursements through banking and accounting platforms. • Research supplier account issues and help resolve payment-related discrepancies in coordination with internal teams and external partners. • Support sales and use tax activities by preparing documentation, assisting with filings and reconciliations, and maintaining exemption certificate records using Avalara. • Manage monthly corporate credit card reconciliations by gathering receipts, verifying documentation, and following up on missing or incomplete submissions. • Help coordinate customer returns and related credits by working with sales, operations, and other departments to ensure transactions are properly documented. • Provide broader accounting and administrative support as needed, including backup coverage for key functions and process improvement efforts.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Tax Staff - Public

Neenah, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff member to join a public accounting team in Wisconsin. This role focuses on preparing accurate tax filings for individual and business clients while supporting compliance efforts throughout the tax cycle. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with tax software, managing multiple deadlines, and contributing to high-quality client service in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and business entities with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.• Review financial records and supporting documents to gather the information needed for complete and compliant tax filings.• Use tax software to organize tax data, prepare returns, and maintain efficient workflow throughout the filing process.• Communicate with internal team members and clients to clarify tax information, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding items.• Research routine tax matters and apply current regulations to support proper reporting and compliance.• Assist with tax planning and year-end preparation activities by identifying issues that may affect client filings.• Maintain organized documentation and workpapers that support completed returns and meet quality standards.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

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