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Accountant

Madison, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Entry Level Accountant. This on-site position offers recent graduates or early-career accounting professionals an opportunity to grow and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years experience. For consideration and more detail please apply with your most up to date resume and call 608-338-1052! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform daily accounting tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable processing</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Support the preparation of financial statements and reports</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures</li><li>Help with audits by providing necessary documentation and information</li><li>Collaborate with the accounting team to identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Utilize accounting software and Microsoft Excel for data entry and analysis</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Madison, WI
remote
Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing organization. This contract opportunity offers a part-time schedule of approximately 20 to 25 hours per week with flexibility in how those hours are arranged, and the role may be performed remotely. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on accounting experience, confidence managing core transactional processes, and MUST have previous experience in AppFolio. Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate financial records by handling routine bookkeeping activities and keeping transactions properly organized within the accounting system.• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure monthly financial activity is recorded completely and correctly.• Manage customer billing and invoicing tasks, following up as needed to support timely and accurate payment collection.• Oversee accounts payable processing by reviewing, coding, and recording vendor invoices for prompt payment.• Monitor accounts receivable balances and update records to reflect incoming payments and outstanding items.• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis, researching discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently.• Use AppFolio to process accounting transactions, maintain financial data, and support consistent reporting workflows.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Real Estate Accountant

Cottage Grove, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Real Estate Accountant on the east side of Madison, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is currently seeking an experienced Real Estate Accountant to support the financial operations of multiple affiliated entities on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable balancing day-to-day accounting tasks with monthly reporting responsibilities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, manage cash activity, and ensure financial processes are completed on schedule and in line with established standards. Responsibilities:• Manage accounting activity for several related real estate and business entities, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.• Review, code, and post financial transactions to the general ledger with proper supporting documentation.• Oversee invoice processing and coordinate timely payment of accounts payable obligations.• Monitor daily cash movement, reconcile bank activity, and maintain reliable cash management practices.• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to support an efficient month-end close process.• Produce monthly financial statements and related reports with a high level of accuracy and consistency.• Assist with payroll-related accounting tasks and ensure entries are properly reflected in financial records.• Help maintain accounting workflows in Sage 300 and Sage Timberline while supporting process improvements as needed.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Johnson Creek, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
43.5385 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a food manufacturing operation in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position will focus on high-volume reporting, inventory-related analysis, and accounting follow-through that helps strengthen day-to-day operational visibility. The person in this role will partner closely with finance and operations to improve accuracy, resolve outstanding issues, and keep critical reporting deliverables on schedule. Responsibilities:• Produce recurring financial and operational reports that give stakeholders timely insight into plant activity, costs, and inventory movements.• Manage the end-to-end accounting support for scrap and disposal activity, ensuring records are complete, reviewed promptly, and reflected accurately.• Investigate accounts payable items and coordinate follow-up actions through final payment resolution.• Analyze open purchase orders across systems, identify discrepancies, and drive closure of aged or unresolved items.• Review order detail lines and correct coding or processing issues that affect reporting accuracy.• Prepare and distribute routine scrap, repair and maintenance, inventory, and labor-related reports on daily, weekly, and recurring schedules.• Monitor timekeeping and labor coding outputs to confirm costs are assigned to the appropriate cost centers.• Maintain count documentation, update tracking logs, and verify that post-count activity is recorded correctly.• Support ongoing tracking processes and reporting improvements tied to operational accounting needs and process stabilization.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Tax Supervisor

Madison, WI
onsite
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

Tax Manager - Public

Madison, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our public accounting team in Madison, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in guiding complex tax engagements, advising both business and individual clients, and helping ensure the department delivers high-quality work on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and a client-focused approach that supports long-term relationships and continued firm growth. Responsibilities:• Direct the preparation and final review of a broad range of business and individual tax filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, technical issues, and practical solutions by conducting research and translating findings into clear recommendations.• Oversee daily tax department operations, including assignment flow, due dates, budgets, invoicing, and effective use of team capacity.• Supervise, coach, and assess tax professionals to strengthen technical skills, accountability, and overall team performance.• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referral sources while identifying opportunities to expand services and support business development efforts.• Keep leadership and staff informed on engagement progress, emerging concerns, and priority items to promote timely decision-making and consistent service delivery.• Balance billable hour goals with high standards for quality, responsiveness, and turnaround time across multiple engagements.• Uphold ethical standards, safeguard confidential information, and contribute to process improvements that enhance departmental effectiveness.• Support work related to financial statement preparation and review as part of overall client service responsibilities.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Janesville, WI
onsite
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.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Milton, WI
onsite
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

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