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Sales Tax Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 83000 USD / Yearly
Direct Responsibilities: The Sales Tax / State & Local Tax Accountant is responsible for managing sales and use tax compliance, state registrations, and continuous improvement to sales and use tax process through automation and AI tools. This role ensures timely and accurate tax filings, payments, account reconciliations, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements. The position also serves as a key resource for internal departments by providing tax guidance and supporting process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Sales & Use Tax Compliance • Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns and related payments. • Review sales transactions and business activity to ensure proper taxability and compliance with state and local tax regulations. • Maintain and update sales tax matrices, exemption documentation, and applicable tax rates. • Research, prepare, and process sales tax corrections, refunds, and amended returns as needed. • Reconcile sales tax liability accounts and investigate variances. • Manage and reconcile sales tax deposits and supporting schedules. • Serve as a resource to internal departments, including estimating, billing, and accounts payable on sales and use tax matters. • Evaluate opportunities to improve the sales and use tax process, including assessing outsourcing solutions, automation tools, and AI-driven technologies to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Sales Tax Audits • Coordinate and support sales tax audits, including document preparation, auditor correspondence, and response management. • Work closely with the Company’s outside tax advisors/consulting firm to support audit defense strategies, information requests, and resolution of audit matters. • Research audit inquiries and assist in resolving findings or discrepancies. State and Local Registrations • Manage annual business registrations and renewals across multiple states. • Register entities in new states as business operations expand. • Maintain city registrations, licenses, and business certificate renewals. Additional Responsibilities • Prepare monthly and annual audit and tax related workpapers and schedules. • Process and submit quarterly estimated tax payments and annual income tax payments. • Assist with real estate and personal property tax compliance, reporting, and payment processes. • Handle additional ad-hoc tasks as needed Confidential – Property of Derse, Inc. © Derse, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Key collaboration with: • Staff Accountants, Accounting Managers, and Controller • Corporate Billers • Accounts Payable • Divisional Estimators • Corporate and Divisional Sales Teams KEY PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT • Ensure all sales and use tax returns are accurately filed and paid by the respective due dates, maintaining 100% on-time compliance. • Serve as a key resource for corporate and divisional departments by providing timely and accurate guidance on sales and local tax matters, with an average response turnaround time of no more than two (2) business days. • Provide sales tax audit documentation and responses in a timely manner. • Once familiar with the Derse’s operations and industry, research, identify, and recommend process improvement and automation opportunities
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant- Sales and Use Tax

Sturtevant, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a knowledgeable Staff Accountant with strong expertise in sales and use tax to support our accounting operations in Racine County, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working through multistate tax requirements, maintaining accurate filings, and partnering with internal teams to resolve tax-related questions. The right candidate will bring a detail-focused approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment. 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. Responsibilities:• Prepare, review, and submit sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions with a high level of accuracy.• Examine state and local tax rules to determine compliance obligations and apply updated guidance to ongoing activities.• Coordinate responses to tax notices and oversee audit support by gathering documentation and communicating with taxing authorities.• Contribute to tax planning efforts aimed at reducing exposure while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.• Track reporting schedules and ensure all filing and payment deadlines are met on time.• Partner with accounting, operations, and other internal stakeholders to address questions involving indirect tax treatment.• Monitor legislative and regulatory updates affecting sales and use tax and incorporate changes into existing processes.• Review vendor tax documentation, including W-9 records, to help maintain accurate compliance files.• Administer income and franchise tax payments based on information supplied by the external accounting partner.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Corporate Tax Staff Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Staff Accountant / Payroll Specialist Position Overview We are seeking a detail oriented Staff Accountant / Payroll Specialist to support both accounting and payroll functions in a fast paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for payroll processing, account reconciliations, journal entries, month end close activities, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience with NetSuite and Paycom and be comfortable managing payroll complexities including timecard review, bonuses, commissions, and garnishments. Key Responsibilities Accounting Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy. Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Assist with month end and year end close activities. Prepare financial reports and support management reporting needs. Analyze account activity and investigate variances. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures. Payroll Process multi state payroll accurately and on time through Paycom. Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy. Calculate and process bonus and commission payments. Administer payroll deductions including garnishments and other withholdings. Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Respond to employee payroll related questions and resolve issues promptly. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 3+ years of accounting and payroll experience. Experience with NetSuite and Paycom required. Manufacturing industry experience preferred. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, payroll processing, and reconciliations. Experience managing timekeeping systems and payroll related adjustments. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Preferred Experience Month end close and financial reporting. Processing bonuses, commissions, and garnishments. Manufacturing cost accounting exposure is a plus. Experience working in a high volume payroll environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing both payroll and accounting responsibilities while contributing to a collaborative manufacturing team.
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Trust Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary to Hire
36.537 - 42.306 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join a Financial Services organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports fiduciary and wealth-related accounts by combining accurate trust accounting with attentive client service and strong regulatory awareness. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with trust account administration, reconciliations, and general ledger activity, along with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and client-facing stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day accounting and administration for a portfolio of trust, estate, agency, and investment-related accounts while adhering to governing documents and fiduciary standards. • Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and account records to maintain accurate financial reporting across assigned relationships. • Complete bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Coordinate distributions, account maintenance, and periodic reviews to ensure each account is administered according to applicable agreements and regulations. • Examine trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate materials to support proper account handling and fiduciary decision-making. • Collaborate with investment and wealth management partners to help align account activity with client objectives and overall service expectations. • Maintain thorough documentation of transactions, communications, and account actions to support audit readiness and compliance requirements. • Monitor account activity for unusual items, service needs, or opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional financial solutions.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities in Trevor, Wisconsin. This role focuses on product costing, inventory accuracy, and timely financial reporting while working closely with operations, purchasing, production, and finance partners. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, manufacturing accounting knowledge, and the ability to identify opportunities that improve cost visibility and operating performance. Responsibilities: • Manage and refine standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead to keep product costing current and reliable. • Review bills of materials and production routings to confirm they accurately reflect manufacturing methods and resource usage. • Examine variances across materials, labor, overhead, scrap, and output, then communicate findings and practical recommendations to improve margins. • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to align costing assumptions with actual plant activity, purchasing trends, and production processes. • Calculate and maintain annual labor and overhead rates used in standard costing based on budget expectations and operational performance. • Reconcile inventory-related accounts, prepare supporting journal entries, and investigate differences between subledger and general ledger balances. • Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, obsolete stock, and slow-moving items to support accurate financial statements and sound controls. • Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory programs, audit requests, and documentation tied to costing methodologies and inventory balances. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, financial analysis, transfer pricing support, and system or process improvement initiatives related to cost accounting.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Germantown, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Germantown, Wisconsin. This role supports core accounting operations, financial reporting, and cost analysis while helping maintain accurate records across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, a solid understanding of tax-related filings, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries while completing detailed account reconciliations for areas such as cash, prepaids, accruals, and payroll. • Support monthly and annual closing activities by helping ensure financial data is recorded accurately and reports are delivered on schedule. • Produce recurring financial statements for subsidiaries and affiliated entities, verifying completeness and consistency across records. • Analyze manufacturing and operating cost trends by tracking unit cost variances and helping establish material and labor cost standards. • Develop cost of goods sold analyses and production-related reporting to support operational and financial decision-making. • Track capital spending activity, maintain fixed asset records, and reconcile related balances to the general ledger. • Oversee corporate credit card administration, including account monitoring and employee expense reimbursement review. • Prepare periodic bank reporting, assist with required tax filings such as annual 1099s, and contribute to audit support and other special projects as needed.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 94000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end activities, and helping ensure timely processing of both payables and receivables. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across multiple accounting functions while also providing limited operational support related to customer order reporting and coordination. Responsibilities: • Process supplier invoices, assign appropriate accounting codes, secure approvals, and enter transactions accurately into the company’s ERP platform. • Prepare and distribute payments through standard check runs, electronic transfers, and manual disbursements while monitoring outstanding obligations. • Reconcile accounts payable and other general ledger balances, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies with supporting documentation. • Record journal entries related to accruals, estimates, cash activity, expenses, and other month-end close requirements. • Maintain fixed asset records, update accounting schedules, and assist with documentation needed for financial statement review and tax filings. • Manage accounts receivable activity by posting cash, applying payments, reviewing customer balances, and following up on overdue accounts. • Complete recurring compliance reporting, including sales and use tax filings, property tax submissions, and required supplier information reporting. • Support travel and expense accounting by extracting data, reviewing submissions, and posting entries to the general ledger. • Prepare operational reports such as order status summaries and open order tracking, and collaborate with internal teams on short-term product demand communication. • Organize incoming mail and maintain orderly, up-to-date accounting files, records, and supporting documents.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and help maintain accurate, timely records for the organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role combines core accounting work with member and chapter-related financial support, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will contribute to month-end activities, assist with compliance reporting, and work closely with internal teams as well as external audit and tax partners. Responsibilities: • Oversee accounts payable activity by reviewing, processing, and maintaining accurate vendor payment records. • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and complete reconciliations to ensure payroll activity is properly reflected in the general ledger. • Reconcile bank accounts and designated funds regularly, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Record monthly journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support both month-end and year-end close activities. • Track cash movements and maintain reliable financial documentation to support reporting accuracy and operational visibility. • Process membership-related deposits, mailed credit card payments, and donation transactions while ensuring records remain current and accurate. • Respond to payment questions, issue approved refunds or account adjustments, and provide financial support to chapters, advocates, and coordinators. • Prepare and submit required state tax filings and nonprofit-related returns, while monitoring deadlines and maintaining regulatory compliance. • Partner with external auditors and outside accounting or tax advisors by assembling schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for reviews and annual audits.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Franklin, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a manufacturing organization in SouthEastern, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable managing high-volume transaction work, and confident handling expense documentation, invoice processing, and general accounting tasks. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely payment activity, and reliable financial support across the accounting function. Responsibilities:• Review weekly travel and expense submissions, organize supporting documentation, and prepare complete records for processing.• Validate expense amounts by comparing receipts with reported charges and identify whether transactions were made with a company card or paid personally.• Apply accurate billing details, including week references, customer identifiers, service information, and appropriate general ledger classifications.• Record company credit card activity each week, maintain supporting detail, and reconcile travel-related purchases against submitted receipts.• Monitor the shared accounting inbox daily, respond to incoming accounting requests, and route or process accounts payable items in a timely manner.• Enter vendor invoices, coordinate payments through online supplier portals when needed, and help maintain orderly accounts payable operations.• Partner with the Accounting Administrator to ensure transactions are completed accurately and within required timelines.• Provide additional accounting support through document scanning, filing, and maintenance of paper-based financial records.
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Tax Analyst

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a client in the recruiting for a Payroll Tax Analyst to join their team. Seeking an individual with 5-10 years of payroll tax compliance and payroll operations experience, including multi-state payroll tax processing and support for high-volume employee population required. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax filings, reconciliations, research, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This is a permanent placement opportunity offering competitive compensation package and a hybrid schedule. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage payroll tax compliance activities for federal, state, and local jurisdictions. </li><li>Process and reconcile payroll tax filings, deposits, amendments, and year-end reporting, including W-2s and related tax documents. </li><li>Support payroll processing in a multi-state environment with high employee volume and complex tax scenarios.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and agency inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>Maintain tax account registrations and ensure compliance with changing payroll tax laws and regulations. </li><li>Perform account reconciliations related to payroll taxes, garnishments, and general ledger payroll accounts. </li><li>Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee taxation and reporting. </li><li>Assist with audits, internal controls, process improvements, and documentation related to payroll tax operations. </li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and identify issues related to tax withholding, reciprocity, local taxes, and employee work/resident locations. </li><li>Contribute to system testing, implementations, and upgrades impacting payroll tax functionality. </li></ul>
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z