9 Results for Accounting Specialist Jobs in Madison, WI

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Accountant

Madison, Wisconsin
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting functions and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting, solid analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Reporting directly to the CFO, the ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounting experience. Please call 608-716-5643 and apply with your most up to date resume for consideration and more detail! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and support monthly financial reporting.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key general ledger activity.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of financial statements and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Process payroll and maintain accurate payroll-related records and submissions.</li><li>Support benefits-related accounting activities, including applicable uploads and related reporting.</li><li>Contribute to the annual audit process by preparing schedules and providing required documentation.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to support budgeting, financial analysis, and day-to-day accounting operations.</li></ul>
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting assistant

Madison, Wisconsin
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support administrative and fiscal operations for a non-profit organization in Madison, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position plays an important role in helping senior leadership stay organized while also assisting with accounting-related tasks and confidential administrative work. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment. Responsibilities:• Track daily attendance information based on employee call-ins and maintain accurate records.• Enter financial data and journal entries into the accounting system as requested by the fiscal team.• Prepare and process weekly bank deposits with accuracy and timeliness.• Provide backup assistance for payroll activities, including monitoring payroll communications and resolving timesheet updates.• Review and approve contract staff timesheets in agency portals and reconcile records with internal workforce data before completing weekly processing.• Assist with monthly documentation and reporting needed to support contract compliance requirements.• Draft clear correspondence for executive leadership while handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and general clerical support for senior leadership and administrative operations.• Support records retention efforts through filing, archiving, and document organization while maintaining compliance with internal procedures.• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, adapt to updated technology and software tools, and attend onsite work and occasional business events as needed.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Milton, Wisconsin
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Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Accounting Manager role with hybrid flexibility in Milton, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations for a manufacturing company in Milton, Wisconsin. This role will guide the monthly close process, produce reliable financial reporting, and provide meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. The position also partners with operational and executive leaders, strengthens compliance practices, and helps build an efficient, high-performing accounting function. Responsibilities:• Direct daily corporate accounting activities and lead a timely, well-organized month-end close process.• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usefulness for leadership.• Maintain the general ledger by overseeing journal entries, account reconciliations, and proper application of U.S. GAAP.• Analyze financial results against budget and prior periods, identifying key variances and explaining business drivers.• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting by delivering financial data, trend analysis, and planning insight.• Oversee tax-related accounting activities and help ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal control standards.• Coordinate audit preparation and respond to requests from external auditors to support efficient financial statement audits.• Supervise and develop a small accounting team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Work closely with plant controllers and company leadership to improve financial visibility, reporting quality, and decision-making.• Participate in process enhancements and operational changes that affect accounting workflows, including system-related updates when needed.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Madison, Wisconsin
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accurate and timely financial reporting for operations in Madison, Wisconsin. This role works closely with the Controller and plays an important part in monthly close, account analysis, compliance reporting, and cash oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. Responsibilities: • Prepare recurring financial packages, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports, along with the supporting reconciliations and audit-ready documentation. • Complete reporting submissions for outside agencies and stakeholders according to monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines. • Compare actual results to budget expectations, highlight meaningful variances, and share practical recommendations with management. • Manage general ledger activity by recording journal entries, supporting period-end close, and maintaining accurate accruals, allocations, and work papers. • Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts to ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly supported. • Monitor property cash positions, reserves, and escrows, and coordinate disbursements with Accounts Payable as needed. • Maintain fixed asset schedules and help ensure accounting records align with internal policies and accepted accounting standards. • Partner with external accountants during year-end activities by preparing schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings. • Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve accounting workflows, and document procedures to support consistency and efficiency. • Contribute to ad hoc reporting, spreadsheet analysis, and special projects assigned by leadership.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Billing Specialist

Watertown, Wisconsin
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Billing Specialist to support accurate and timely invoicing for an organization based in Watertown, Wisconsin. This position plays an important role in maintaining billing records, preparing customer statements, and helping ensure account activity is processed correctly. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with computerized billing tools in a fast-paced office environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue invoices with a high level of accuracy while following established billing procedures. • Review account activity, billing data, and supporting documentation to ensure charges are complete and correct. • Generate customer statements and distribute billing information according to scheduled deadlines. • Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collection-related follow-up to support timely payment. • Update and maintain records within computerized billing systems to keep account information current. • Investigate billing questions or discrepancies and work with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Madison, Wisconsin
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Temporary to Hire
43.5385 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused team in the Madison, WI area on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role will partner closely with operations and organizational leadership to strengthen cost visibility, address margin pressure, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and can translate detailed cost data into practical recommendations that support better operational decisions. Responsibilities:• Analyze product and production costs to identify margin trends, cost drivers, and areas of profitability improvement.• Partner with operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance and recommend actions that enhance efficiency and cost control.• Maintain and refine standard costing methods to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reliable product costing.• Prepare detailed cost analyses, variance reporting, and financial insights for leadership review and decision-making.• Monitor material, labor, and overhead spending to highlight deviations from expected results and support corrective action.• Support month-end and periodic close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounting.• Review costing processes and recommend improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy and operational visibility.• Collaborate across finance and plant teams to provide guidance on cost impacts tied to production and process changes.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Tax Supervisor

Madison, Wisconsin
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Tax Supervisor to join a public accounting firm in Madison, Wisconsin. This role oversees a broad range of tax engagements for businesses and individuals, ensuring work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in line with high-quality standards. The position also plays an important part in guiding team members, supporting client relationships, and helping deliver responsive, high-quality tax services. Responsibilities:• Lead assigned tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery for both business and individual clients.• Organize project schedules, team assignments, budgets, billing activities, and due dates to keep engagements moving efficiently.• Examine tax returns, financial statements, workpapers, and related files to confirm completeness, accuracy, and overall quality.• Perform tax research, evaluate technical issues, and present practical recommendations to clients and internal leadership.• Mentor and support staff and senior team members by providing training, direction, and constructive performance feedback.• Maintain clear communication with clients and colleagues regarding project status, outstanding information requests, and upcoming deadlines.• Resolve standard tax matters independently and bring more complex issues to managers or partners when needed.• Strengthen client partnerships by delivering reliable service and recognizing opportunities for additional advisory or tax-related support.• Meet utilization expectations while upholding confidentiality, integrity, and strong quality standards.• Collaborate across teams to contribute to a cooperative, respectful, and service-focused work environment.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Madison, Wisconsin
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support operational finance activities for a site in Madison, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in financial planning, monthly reporting, and performance evaluation by partnering with leaders across operations and support functions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, manufacturing finance experience, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end finance activities by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and helping ensure accurate financial results.• Lead budgeting and recurring forecast cycles for assigned areas, delivering clear insight into expected performance, risks, and potential opportunities.• Analyze margins, spending patterns, and operating results to explain variances and support informed decision-making.• Produce regular financial reports and respond to ad hoc analysis needs for site leadership, finance partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and other business teams across locations to evaluate performance and improve financial visibility.• Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a concise manner, highlighting business trends and key drivers affecting results.• Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting quality, streamline financial processes, and improve the accuracy of underlying data.• Support audit requests and work with internal and external business partners as needed to maintain effective financial controls.• Take ownership of projects from initial assessment through completion while adapting to evolving business priorities.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Madison, Wisconsin
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Temporary to Hire
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team in the Madison, WI area on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will play a key role in planning and analysis activities by turning financial data into meaningful insights that support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a solid grasp of budgeting and forecasting, and the ability to evaluate pricing dynamics and overall financial performance. Responsibilities:• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities by developing accurate financial projections and highlighting key business drivers.• Analyze operating results and explain variances between actual performance, budget, and forecast to support leadership decision-making.• Build and maintain financial models that improve visibility into revenue, costs, margins, and profitability trends.• Evaluate pricing structures and financial outcomes to identify opportunities for improved performance and better strategic decisions.• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to answer business questions, assess scenarios, and support planning initiatives.• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to uncover patterns, risks, and opportunities.• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to deliver clear reporting, actionable recommendations, and ongoing analytical support.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

9 results for Accounting Specialist in Madison, WI