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6 results for Accountant Entry Level in Madison, WI

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. 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.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

DeForest, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization in Madison, Wisconsin. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing daily transactions, and helping ensure timely month-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger activity, payables and receivables, payroll administration, and cost accounting in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare and record journal entries to keep financial data accurate and up to date.• Maintain general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support reliable reporting.• Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices and coordinating timely payments.• Oversee accounts receivable processing, monitor incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances.• Administer full-cycle payroll to ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.• Assist with month-end close by reconciling accounts and compiling supporting documentation.• Support standard costing processes by tracking cost data and helping analyze variances.• Collaborate with internal teams to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting workflows.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Johnson Creek, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy of our financial records. This role is integral to maintaining compliance with accounting standards and supporting strategic decision-making through detailed financial analysis. Based in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, this position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the financial health of the organization. Responsibilities:• Prepare and analyze journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger records and document business transactions.• Establish and manage new accounts as needed to ensure proper financial tracking.• Generate and review month-end reports to provide valuable insights for management.• Lead the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and conduct detailed account analyses.• Assess financial data to summarize assets, liabilities, and equity, ensuring the accuracy of profit and loss statements and other financial reports.• Oversee the entry, verification, and control of journal entries within the general ledger.• Identify and correct errors in subsidiary journals and integrate corrected data into the general ledger.• Execute monthly closing processes, including unbilled revenue and billing analysis, to maintain financial accuracy.• Reconcile financial accounts, including bank accounts, and resolve discrepancies effectively.• Manage the fixed asset program, including construction in progress and monthly depreciation calculations.
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

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

Friesland, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Accounting Supervisor role in Columbia County, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is looking for a Accounting Supervisor for a food manufacturing company in Columbia County, WI. This role would lead and oversee key financial operations within the organization. This role involves managing essential accounting functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments, support the Controller, and help ensure the accuracy and compliance of all financial activities. Responsibilities:• Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.• Maintain and monitor the general ledger, reconciling accounts and ensuring proper documentation.• Prepare and review journal entries to support financial statement accuracy.• Supervise fixed asset accounting, ensuring proper recording and depreciation schedules.• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts to support organizational planning.• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of accounting operations.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.• Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, fostering growth and development.
2026-04-22T00:00:00Z

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