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4 results for Accounts Payable Clerk 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

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

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

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