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5 results for Accountant in Madison, WI

Sr. Accountant

Janesville, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Sr. Accountant role in Janesville, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is looking for a Sr. Accountant for a manufacturing company in Janesville, WI. This role involves overseeing critical accounting functions and providing insights to enhance operational performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and expertise in Microsoft Excel, especially in creating and managing pivot tables. Responsibilities:• Month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.• Preparing and posting journal entries.• Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify financial information.• Oversee bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity for accuracy.• Develop and update cash flow forecasts to support financial planning.• Conduct cash flow analysis to identify trends and opportunities.• Handle intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.• Supervise accounts payable operations and provide guidance to team members.• Collaborate with other departments to support financial decision-making and reporting.• Identify and implement improvements to enhance accounting processes and efficiency.
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Cost Accountant

Blue Mounds, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Senior Cost Accountant near Mt. Horeb, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team with a food manufacturing organization. This role focuses on translating cost data into meaningful insights, strengthening reporting accuracy, and helping business partners evaluate product pricing and operational results. The position also plays an important part in budgeting, month-end activities, and broader accounting support across the organization. Responsibilities:• Prepare and analyze cost reports that help leadership understand production performance, margin trends, and key financial drivers.• Build and refine pricing models by evaluating material, labor, and overhead inputs to support informed business decisions.• Conduct detailed cost studies to identify variances, improve visibility into manufacturing expenses, and recommend practical solutions.• Support monthly close activities by completing cost-related journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks on schedule.• Partner with internal stakeholders to answer accounting questions, provide financial insight, and address operational reporting needs.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by supplying reliable cost assumptions, historical analysis, and performance comparisons.• Maintain accurate standard costing data and review updates to ensure consistency across products, inventory, and production records.• Assist with general accounting responsibilities as needed, including account analysis and support for internal financial controls.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Senior Cost Accountant

Cottage Grove, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Senior Cost Accountant on the east side of Madison, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team to support the financial oversight of construction projects. This position plays a key role in tracking project costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping project teams stay aligned with budget expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to improve cost efficiency across multiple active jobs. Responsibilities:• Establish and maintain financial records for construction jobs, ensuring each project is set up accurately from the start.• Monitor project spending against approved budgets and identify cost trends, variances, and opportunities for better financial control.• Review supplier agreements and related cost documentation to confirm proper accounting treatment and budget alignment.• Track material usage and inventory activity to support accurate cost allocation across projects.• Validate vendor invoices against contracts, purchase records, and project charges before processing.• Prepare month-end cost reports, reconciliations, and supporting analysis to ensure timely and accurate close activities.• Partner with project managers and operations teams to provide financial insight on project performance and cost management.• Maintain reliable accounting data and documentation that supports internal reporting and informed business decisions.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Middleton, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities for a team based in Middleton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in reviewing financial documents, and a customer-focused approach when working with vendors and internal stakeholders. The role centers on maintaining accurate payable records, resolving invoice-related issues, and helping ensure timely, well-documented payment workflows. Responsibilities: • Process incoming invoices by reviewing documentation, validating details, and preparing items for payment in accordance with established procedures. • Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving records to confirm quantities, pricing, and payment eligibility before entry. • Evaluate non-purchase-order invoices to ensure the appropriate authorizations are secured prior to processing. • Assign accurate account coding to invoices and vouchers to support proper financial reporting and expense tracking. • Respond to vendor questions submitted through the shared accounts payable mailbox and follow through on outstanding issues in a timely manner. • Assist with ACH payments and check run activities by preparing payment information and helping maintain accurate disbursement records. • Review transactions for completeness and accuracy, identifying discrepancies and coordinating corrections when needed. • Update procedural guidance related to vouching activities and recurring monthly payments to keep documentation current and useful.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z