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7 results for Accounting Specialist in Madison, WI

Accounting Payroll Specialist

Waunakee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
Hybrid Accounting Payroll Specialist role in Waunakee, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Payroll Specialist to work for a local manufacturing company in Waunakee, WI. This hybrid position blends day-to-day accounting support with end-to-end payroll administration, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable working across both financial operations and employee compensation processes. The role will contribute to accurate reporting, compliant payroll practices, and reliable account maintenance while supporting the broader finance function. Responsibilities:• Manage payroll activities for multiple employee groups, ensuring timely and accurate processing of wages, deductions, and related adjustments.• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger records to support routine accounting operations and month-end close activities.• Reconcile payroll balances and other assigned accounts, resolving discrepancies between payroll records and financial statements.• Assist with financial reporting by compiling data, reviewing account activity, and supporting the preparation of internal financial statements.• Maintain payroll documentation, including records for garnishments, withholdings, benefits, and other employee-related deductions.• Support tax-related accounting tasks such as sales tax compliance, payroll tax coordination, and accurate financial recordkeeping.• Perform account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations to strengthen reporting accuracy and maintain clean ledger activity.• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll and accounting questions, research variances, and improve process reliability.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Edgerton, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to support core financial operations for a growing organization in Edgerton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to a well-organized accounting function. The role offers the chance to apply hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and ledger activity while working in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule. • Record customer payments, monitor outstanding balances, and help maintain timely accounts receivable activity. • Prepare and post journal entries to keep financial records complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting needs. • Reconcile bank statements and investigate discrepancies to support reliable cash and account balances. • Maintain general ledger activity by reviewing transactions and correcting inconsistencies when needed. • Enter accounting data into financial systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Assist with routine financial reporting and provide accounting support for monthly closing activities.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Middleton, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support accounts payable operations for an engineering organization in Madison, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with financial details, and comfortable managing invoice and payment activity in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on maintaining timely transaction processing, supporting expense and disbursement workflows, and helping keep accounting records current and reliable. **ON SITE ONLY** Responsibilities:• Review and process vendor invoices with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and proper account assignment.• Apply correct general ledger coding to payable transactions and verify supporting documentation before entry.• Coordinate payment activities, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs, to ensure obligations are paid on time.• Examine employee expense submissions for completeness, policy alignment, and accurate reimbursement processing.• Maintain organized accounts payable records and help resolve invoice, payment, or coding discrepancies with internal teams and vendors.• Use Microsoft Excel to track payment details, reconcile information, and support routine reporting needs.• Assist with day-to-day accounting administration to help ensure smooth and consistent payable operations.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

McFarland, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Madison is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead all finance and accounting operations for a construction company on the east side. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both transactional accounting and strategic financial oversight. Preferred experience will include strong construction accounting experience, including a deep understanding of AIA billing. For consideration, please apply with your most up to date resume and call 608-716-5643! Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee the full finance and accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.</li><li>Manage and review AIA billing processes, ensuring accurate application billing, lien waiver support, and timely customer invoicing.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and provide leadership with meaningful analysis on company performance, job profitability, and cash flow.</li><li>Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project costs, budgets, work-in-progress schedules, and contract performance.</li><li>Maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting policies, and support external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Lead cash management, forecasting, and budgeting efforts while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and support business growth.</li></ul>
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

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

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.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Madison, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
Join one of Robert Half’s top clients — a growing, well-respected organization known for investing in its people, driving innovation, and building a high-performing culture. This Sr. Financial Analyst role is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is expanding strategically and offers strong visibility, meaningful partnership, and long-term career growth. For immediate consideration and more detail, please call Aislynn at 608-716-5643! Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with quarterly forecasting by maintaining financial models, evaluating risks and opportunities, and helping deliver accurate, high-quality forecasts. </li><li>Contribute to monthly close activities, reporting enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and priority projects such as system upgrades, business intelligence tools, and acquisition integrations. </li><li>Analyze business performance against budget and forecast and identify key variances and root causes.</li><li>Support the full planning cycle for annual operating plans, including process coordination, timeline management, scenario modeling, and financial consolidation. </li><li>Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Engineering, to develop plans, monitor results, and explain key business drivers.</li></ul>
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z