<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings hands-on accounts payable experience and can manage a steady flow of invoices with accuracy and efficiency. The person in this role will help maintain smooth daily payment operations while supporting ongoing efforts to improve workflow and determine long-term department needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</p><p>• Review invoice details, assign the appropriate coding, and enter transactions into the accounting system.</p><p>• Prepare and support regular check runs to ensure vendors are paid according to established schedules.</p><p>• Verify payment information and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation for auditing and reporting purposes.</p><p>• Contribute to departmental efficiency by identifying process gaps and supporting operational improvements within accounts payable.</p>
<p>Permanent Accounting Consultant – Northeastern, Wisconsin (Opportunities available in Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac areas) </p><p> If you’re an Accountant or Sr. Staff Accountant who enjoys problem-solving, variety, and stepping into roles that actually *need* your expertise — this could be a great next move. Robert Half is hiring permanent Accounting Consultants to support businesses of all sizes across Northeastern Wisconsin. This role gives you the stability of permanent employment while offering different projects, environments, and challenges to keep you growing. </p><p> What You’ll Do (based on your background): * Take ownership of AP/AR, GL, and balance sheet reconciliations * Support and lead month-end and year-end close * Prepare audit workpapers and assist during audit cycles * Improve or streamline workflows and accounting processes * Assist with ERP transitions, clean-up, and training * Support financial reporting, analysis, and decision support * Manage fixed assets and cash applications * Provide coverage during staffing gaps.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide steady financial leadership for a school district in Wisconsin during a critical period of capital investment and operational review. This Contract position calls for someone who is detail oriented and can quickly establish clear reporting, strengthen financial oversight, and support district leadership with accurate, timely information. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of governmental and fund accounting, along with the ability to guide core finance functions and improve visibility for administrators and board stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the district’s day-to-day finance activities, ensuring consistent controls, accurate records, and dependable operational support.</p><p>• Lead the development, monitoring, and refinement of budgets, including preparation for the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.</p><p>• Produce financial reports and presentations for administrators and the school board, translating complex data into clear decision-making information.</p><p>• Partner with district leadership to improve communication, increase transparency, and provide reliable financial insight across the organization.</p><p>• Support audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and helping the district navigate active and upcoming review processes.</p><p>• Oversee payroll and accounts payable functions at a managerial level, ensuring effective supervision without serving as the primary processor.</p><p>• Manage grant-related accounting and compliance requirements, including tracking funds, reporting activity, and maintaining proper documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate financial planning and reporting tied to open enrollment activity and preparation for the annual school board meeting.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for multiple store locations in Appleton, Wisconsin. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with both internal policies and regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic, multi-location environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll records with precision and ensure accuracy for assigned locations.<br>• Review and validate weekly timecards, including adjustments for paid and unpaid time, such as leaves of absence.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, providing timely updates to employees and management.<br>• Enter and maintain accurate data for new hires and terminations in the Human Resources Information System.<br>• Prepare and provide wage verification documentation for external requests.<br>• Safeguard sensitive payroll information, handling all data with confidentiality and discretion.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.<br>• Utilize payroll software systems to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare accurate individual income tax returns in compliance with current tax regulations and filing requirements.</p><p>• Examine completed tax filings, verify supporting details, and approve returns with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues to develop multi-year tax planning approaches that align with client financial goals.</p><p>• Analyze tax documents and financial records to identify reporting issues, planning opportunities, and areas requiring follow-up.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks to support tax-related bookkeeping activities and maintain organized financial information for return preparation.</p><p>• Communicate with internal team members and clients to gather documentation, clarify tax positions, and resolve outstanding questions.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations for a growing organization in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with data, and confident handling vendor invoices and payment activity. The role will work closely with accounting personnel to keep payables current, reconcile records, and help maintain reliable financial documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the proper account coding, and enter them into the accounting system in a timely manner.<br>• Manage the full invoice workflow from receipt through approval, ensuring payment deadlines are met and documentation is complete.<br>• Prepare and process regular check runs while confirming payment amounts, vendor details, and supporting records.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and related accounts to identify discrepancies and support accurate month-end reporting.<br>• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and unmatched invoice items.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable files and ensure records are accessible for audits and internal review.<br>• Monitor outstanding obligations and help keep the accounts payable ledger accurate and up to date.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a retail organization in Hartland, Wisconsin on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage a busy invoice workflow while maintaining accuracy across domestic and international payables. The role will contribute to timely payment operations, account reconciliation, and month-end support in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a large volume of accounts payable activity, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately within established timelines.<br>• Administer international voucher processing and maintain proper documentation for cross-border transactions.<br>• Record and reconcile landed cost entries to support accurate inventory and financial reporting.<br>• Perform general ledger reconciliations related to payables and resolve variances in a timely manner.<br>• Research vendor statement issues, invoice discrepancies, and payment exceptions, then drive issues through resolution.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing payables data, supporting reports, and validating account balances.<br>• Partner with purchasing, receiving, and other internal teams to ensure payments are completed correctly and on schedule.<br>• Use accounting systems and Excel-based analysis to track payables activity, monitor exceptions, and improve processing accuracy.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume finance operation in Wisconsin. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage invoice processing with accuracy, maintain strong vendor relationships, and work effectively across multiple internal departments. The role requires someone who is highly organized and can keep payment activities on track while ensuring compliance with company procedures and tax requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of invoices each day while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.<br>• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable activities, including invoice review, entry, and payment coordination.<br>• Perform three-way matching by reconciling purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices before payment approval.<br>• Apply appropriate account coding and sales or use tax treatment to invoices prior to vouchering.<br>• Enter and voucher invoices in the designated system and resolve items received but not yet vouched on a regular basis.<br>• Administer weekly payment activity, including check runs, manual checks, ACH or wire transfers, and related records.<br>• Partner with teams such as cost accounting, purchasing, traffic, warehouse, and manufacturing to address discrepancies and support timely processing.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for vendors to research billing issues, disputed charges, and payment-related questions.<br>• Assist with annual audit preparation, maintain electronic records, support credit card processing activities, and complete job-closing tasks as needed.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations for an organization based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling high-volume invoice activity with accuracy. The role focuses on timely payment processing, maintaining clean records, and helping ensure vendor transactions are completed efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign proper accounting codes, and prepare them for entry into the payment system.<br>• Process vendor invoices in a timely manner while maintaining complete and well-organized documentation.<br>• Coordinate scheduled check runs and confirm that approved payments are issued according to company timelines.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable records with vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to resolution.<br>• Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to clarify billing questions and resolve payment concerns.<br>• Maintain accurate financial data within the accounting system to support reporting and audit readiness.
<p>We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to join a team in the Jackson, WI area in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can take ownership of core accounting activities, support accurate financial reporting, and contribute across day-to-day transactional and month-end functions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing priorities with precision, and using accounting systems and Excel to keep financial operations organized and on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting activities, including preparing and posting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Complete bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis, researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Support the month-end close process by reviewing general ledger activity and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Process check payments and verify coding accuracy so expenses and other financial items are assigned to the appropriate accounts.</p><p>• Gather employee time information and coordinate payroll submission with the external payroll provider.</p><p>• Track and manage cost allocations tied to projects or jobs, adding insight into spending and profitability where applicable.</p><p>• Work within Microsoft Dynamics 365, Great Plains, or related accounting platforms to maintain financial data and reporting integrity.</p><p>• Use Excel, including pivot tables, to analyze financial information and prepare schedules or supporting documentation as needed.</p>
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a Contract assignment supporting a manufacturing organization in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step into a fast-moving environment, help strengthen day-to-day financial operations, and contribute to improved accuracy across core accounting processes. The position offers broad exposure to operational accounting activities, close collaboration with internal stakeholders, and the possibility of extending beyond the initial engagement based on business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform account and bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Support monthly close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and assisting with closing schedules.<br>• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, payment coordination, and check issuance.<br>• Assist with payroll-related administration by gathering, verifying, and organizing employee time and attendance information.<br>• Provide day-to-day accounting support across multiple functions to help stabilize and improve financial operations.<br>• Maintain organized accounting documentation and ensure transactions are recorded completely and accurately.<br>• Work within the company’s Microsoft Dynamics-based system to enter, review, and manage financial data.<br>• Partner with leadership and on-site team members to identify issues, support corrective actions, and improve accounting workflows.