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14 results for Forensic Accountant in Janesville, WI

Senior Accountant

Waukesha, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction company in the Waukesha County area to identify an experienced Senior Accountant for a key role on their corporate accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, improvement-focused mindset. 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. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of public accounting foundation and 3+ years of industry experience, along with an interest in change management, process improvement, and long-term growth within a private equity-backed organization. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, strengthening accounting processes, and helping support a business through continued expansion.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with operational teams to review contract activity and apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606</li><li>Prepare and post monthly journal entries and complete reconciliations for key balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset setup, depreciation, retirements, and supporting schedules</li><li>Manage lease accounting activities under ASC 842 and identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and supporting systems</li><li>Coordinate documentation and schedules for external audits, tax filings, regulatory reviews, and other compliance-related requests</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Support preparation and review of financial statements, management reporting, budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow forecasting</li><li>Analyze monthly financial results against budget and forecast, and communicate key variances and trends to leadership</li><li>Participate in special projects and recommend process improvements that drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability</li></ul>
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Janesville, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Financial Analyst role in Janesville, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is looking for a Financial Analyst for a manufacturing company in Janesville, WI. This role will support financial planning and performance analysis for SG&A and operations. This role also focuses on turning data into actionable insights, helping business partners understand trends, improve cost performance, and strengthen profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial findings clearly to cross-functional teams. Responsibilities:• Evaluate operating and SG&A results to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities that can improve financial performance.• Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and business decision-making across functional areas.• Prepare detailed variance reviews comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior periods, then explain key business drivers.• Conduct ad hoc analyses to answer time-sensitive business questions and support leadership with data-backed recommendations.• Assess product, customer, or operational profitability to highlight areas for margin improvement and better resource allocation.• Develop recurring sales and financial reports that provide clear visibility into volume, revenue, and performance metrics.• Partner with operational and administrative teams to translate financial data into practical actions that support business goals.• Contribute to process and reporting improvements that enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and usefulness of financial analysis.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Madison, WI
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support key financial activities for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Madison, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can maintain accurate records, analyze financial data, and help keep reporting and compliance activities on track. The position offers the chance to contribute across core accounting functions while working in a collaborative environment. This is a part time position, great for anyone looking to earn additional income as the hours are flexible. - Pay is flexible depending on experience. **MUST RESIDE IN MADISON, WI OR SURROUNDING AREAS** **PART TIME POSITION*** Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare routine and periodic reports that reflect the organization’s financial position.• Review account activity, reconcile balance sheet items, and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable financial data.• Process day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while supporting timely payment and collection activities.• Record journal entries and manage general ledger updates in alignment with established accounting practices.• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support planning and operational decision-making.• Perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash activity, and help evaluate cash flow trends.• Support audit requests by organizing documentation and preparing schedules needed for internal or external review.• Prepare tax-related and regulatory filings, including corporate and sales tax support, in accordance with applicable requirements.• Use accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Sage, or Xero, along with Excel, to manage data and reporting tasks.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

McFarland, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Sr. Accountant needed near McFarland! Our Madison Robert Half team has partnered on an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant near McFarland. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role involves ensuring accurate financial transactions, assisting with research and analysis, and supporting month and year-end. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a full understanding of the accounting process. A CPA designation is preferred as well as experience within the manufacturing industry! 📞 Call 608-716-5643 today for consideration and more details! Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, completing general ledger reconciliations, and coordinating across finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting</li><li>Perform account analysis and review financial statements, identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve reporting accuracy</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including construction-in-progress oversight and support for international financial operations</li><li>Support external audits by preparing schedules, organizing documentation, and ensuring timely completion of audit requirements</li><li>Drive accounting process improvements, support budgeting and variance analysis, and serve as a key resource for ERP, reporting, and finance-related projects</li></ul>
2026-05-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Verona, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Join a team where inventory accounting drives smart business decisions! If you enjoy digging into details, solving discrepancies, and partnering across operations to improve accuracy and visibility, this opportunity offers a strong mix of accounting ownership, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment. Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant to support inventory close activities, reconciliations, valuation analysis, and operational partnership for a growing organization. This role is based near Verona, Wisconsin. Responsibilities<ul><li>Own inventory-related month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, roll-forwards, and other general ledger support.</li><li>Reconcile inventory subledger activity to the general ledger each month and investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.</li><li>Review inventory transaction flows to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and assess the accounting impact of process changes or system updates.</li><li>Perform cost accounting activities such as standard cost analysis, purchase price variance review, and inventory reserve calculations, including excess/obsolete and lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments.</li><li>Track inventory adjustments, help define accountability across adjustment categories, monitor key trends, and forecast monthly financial impact.</li><li>Partner with distribution, inventory, supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to improve inventory visibility, support landed cost accuracy, and troubleshoot warehouse management system issues.</li><li>Assist with cycle counts, annual physical inventory, shrink analysis, and root cause investigations related to unusual gains or losses.</li><li>Prepare support for internal and external audits while identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and strengthen controls, including SOX compliance.</li></ul>
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Hampshire, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for assigned entities in Hampshire, Illinois. This role will manage key close activities, maintain general ledger integrity, and partner with business stakeholders on cash flow visibility and account analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, sound judgment with journal entries and reconciliations, and a proactive approach to improving accuracy across daily accounting activities. Responsibilities:• Lead the month-end close cycle for designated companies, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete.• Maintain general ledger activity by reviewing, updating, and reconciling transactions related to revenue, payroll, and operating costs.• Prepare and record journal entries for accruals, deferrals, prepaid expenses, and other routine accounting adjustments.• Apply consistent account coding practices to support accurate expense reporting and alignment with the established chart of accounts.• Provide oversight to daily and weekly cash application and bank reconciliation work performed by offshore accounting support.• Review short-term cash flow projections and accounts payable coding each week in coordination with member company controllers.• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts such as prepaids, accrued liabilities, and corporate card activity.• Investigate discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and help strengthen the accuracy of financial data across the close process. Medical, Dental, Vision 401k and paid time off
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Loves Park, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core financial operations in Rosemont, Illinois. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, delivering timely financial reporting, and helping leadership understand financial performance through clear analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve accounting processes while supporting audit and compliance needs. Responsibilities:• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and review account activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and unusual variances.• Oversee general ledger activity by posting and reviewing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring records remain accurate and complete.• Perform account, bank, and subledger reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.• Support internal and external audit activities by organizing schedules, compiling documentation, and responding to information requests.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts through financial analysis, cost review, and reporting that supports business planning.• Help maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal financial controls.• Partner with accounting team members to guide daily work, share best practices, and provide support on complex accounting matters.• Recommend and implement improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy, streamline close activities, and enhance overall efficiency.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Madison, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking an experienced accounting professional with construction industry expertise to lead core accounting operations, support financial reporting, and provide insight into project and cost performance for one of our newer clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting work with process improvement, team support, and cross-functional partnership. For more information and to be considered, please call Aislynn at 608-716-5643! Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and cash transactions.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and balance sheet reconciliations to support accurate month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation, budgeting, audit support, and variance analysis for management review.</li><li>Manage sales and use tax processes, including taxability review, invoice accuracy, and timely state filings.</li><li>Support project and cost accounting activities, including job costing, work-in-progress review, forecasting, overhead analysis, and closeout procedures.</li><li>Oversee billing and collections activities, maintain aging accuracy, and resolve customer invoicing discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Supervise vendor invoice processing, payment accuracy, expense coding, and purchasing-related accounting support.</li><li>Partner with operations and project teams to strengthen reporting, improve processes, support ERP usage, and ensure accurate financial and project coding.</li></ul>
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Madison, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Fiscal Manager to lead accounting operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization. This role will guide day-to-day financial activity, support sound reporting practices, and help ensure funds are managed accurately across multiple sources. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to maintain compliance while improving financial processes. Responsibilities: • Lead the organization’s core accounting activities, including oversight of the monthly close process and accurate maintenance of the general ledger. • Review reconciliations across balance sheet accounts and ensure payables, receivables, and journal activity are processed correctly and on schedule. • Monitor incoming funding streams and prepare financial reporting for executive leadership and external funding partners in a timely manner. • Maintain cost allocation practices and financial records in alignment with organizational standards and applicable contractual or regulatory requirements. • Strengthen internal controls across accounting systems and confirm that supporting sub-ledgers remain accurate and fully reconciled. • Coordinate the annual external audit, prepare supporting schedules, and manage documentation requests related to audits, monitoring reviews, and other compliance examinations. • Contribute financial insight to the yearly budgeting process and work closely with program leaders and event staff on fiscal planning and questions. • Oversee administrative financial obligations such as leases, contracts, insurance-related reviews, workers’ compensation audit activity, and records retention for confidential documents. • Supervise accounting team members, assign priorities, support skill development, and foster dependable coverage for essential finance tasks. • Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, improve efficiency, and introduce process enhancements in collaboration with organizational leadership.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Johnson Creek, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting for our Wisconsin location. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee month-end activities, maintain general ledger integrity, and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of accounting standards, and the confidence to work across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, posting adjustments, and ensuring the general ledger is complete and accurate. • Examine financial activity across accounts, interpret trends in assets, liabilities, and equity, and help summarize the organization’s current and expected financial position. • Produce month-end reporting packages for leadership, including balance sheet support, profit and loss review, and other financial analyses needed for decision-making. • Reconcile bank accounts and other key balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Oversee account structure maintenance by establishing new accounts as needed and confirming transactions are recorded to the appropriate ledger categories. • Monitor fixed asset records, including construction in progress, and maintain depreciation schedules to support accurate monthly expense recognition. • Review supporting journals and payment activity for errors, completeness, and proper coding, including invoices, checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions. • Support year-end accounting activities by closing accounts, preparing audit schedules, and assisting with tax return support and external financial statement audits. • Perform analysis related to unbilled revenue, billing summaries, and other recurring monthly accounting items to improve reporting accuracy and completeness.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Waukesha, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Wisconsin for a Long-term Contract opportunity. This position is fully onsite and is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-accountability accounting environment with a strong emphasis on accounts payable. The role calls for a detail-focused individual who can work independently, manage priorities efficiently, and contribute to accurate financial processing in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities: • Process the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing, coding, and entering invoices for timely approval and payment • Prepare and issue check payments, including handling joint checks and other third-party disbursements with accuracy • Administer lien waiver documentation, track outstanding items, and ensure records are complete and current • Verify vendor information such as W-9 documentation and maintain accurate supplier files • Keep organized accounts payable logs, payment records, and supporting financial documentation for audit readiness • Assist with month-end accounting activities by preparing reports, organizing transaction details, and supporting closing tasks • Contribute to reconciliations and provide support for tax-related documentation and accounting follow-up • Use systems such as Spectrum, Excel, Outlook, Word, and File Explorer to manage daily accounting workflow and reporting
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Madison, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
Accounting Assistant role in Madison, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is looking for an steady Accounting Assistant to join a well-respected law firm in downtown Madison. As the Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for working with the rest of the accounting team on billing, invoicing, cash receipts, and other accounting work. The client is looking for someone who is a team player and excited to join a tenured team and be with for the long-term. Working primarily from the Madison office with travel to their Waukesha office 1-2 days a week. Responsibilities:• Process client invoices and help maintain accurate, timely billing records in accordance with firm procedures.• Record daily cash receipts and apply payments correctly to customer accounts.• Assist with payroll preparation and related administrative tasks to help ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including data entry, payment tracking, and follow-up on outstanding items.• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial records.• Maintain fixed asset records, including updates, tracking, and documentation for accounting purposes.• Use law firm-specific accounting software to enter, review, and manage financial information.• Work closely with internal staff to help keep accounting operations organized, compliant, and efficient.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Janesville, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a client-focused accounting team in Janesville, Wisconsin. This role is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can oversee return reviews, guide client engagements, and lead staff development with confidence. The position offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative environment while helping improve efficiency, service quality, and long-term departmental success. Responsibilities:• Oversee the review of individual, business, fiduciary, and related tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by addressing tax-related questions, requesting outstanding information, discussing planning strategies, and presenting completed returns.• Coordinate engagement flow by assigning work across team members, balancing priorities, and keeping projects moving efficiently through completion.• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to tax team members to support skill development and strengthen team performance.• Evaluate client situations to uncover tax-saving opportunities and deliver practical recommendations aligned with their financial goals.• Track filing calendars and engagement milestones to help maintain on-time delivery during both peak and non-peak periods.• Contribute ideas that enhance internal procedures, increase operational efficiency, and improve the overall client experience.• Partner with firm leadership to manage workload distribution, maintain strong client relationships, and support departmental objectives.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Waukesha, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager - Public to join a client-focused accounting team. This position is responsible for leading tax engagements across individual and business returns while serving as a trusted advisor on planning, compliance, and tax strategy. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor staff, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to process improvements that support an efficient and high-quality tax practice. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation and final review of federal and state tax filings for individuals, businesses, and related entities, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. • Manage a portfolio of client engagements by providing practical guidance on tax matters, planning opportunities, and projected liabilities throughout the year. • Analyze complex tax questions and conduct research to support sound conclusions, recommendations, and client advice. • Supervise and develop team members involved in return preparation, offering direction, feedback, and support to strengthen performance. • Build and maintain strong working relationships with both clients and internal staff to encourage clear communication and dependable service. • Assess engagement performance and identify ways to improve workflow, consistency, and overall efficiency within the tax function. • Stay current on federal and state tax law developments through continuing education, technical resources, and industry training. • Meet with clients to understand their financial position, evaluate tax exposure, and recommend appropriate planning strategies. • Support additional tax-related projects and department needs as business priorities require.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z