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3 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Madison, WI

Senior Cost Accountant

Blue Mounds, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Senior Cost Accountant near Mt. Horeb, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team with a food manufacturing organization. This role focuses on translating cost data into meaningful insights, strengthening reporting accuracy, and helping business partners evaluate product pricing and operational results. The position also plays an important part in budgeting, month-end activities, and broader accounting support across the organization. Responsibilities:• Prepare and analyze cost reports that help leadership understand production performance, margin trends, and key financial drivers.• Build and refine pricing models by evaluating material, labor, and overhead inputs to support informed business decisions.• Conduct detailed cost studies to identify variances, improve visibility into manufacturing expenses, and recommend practical solutions.• Support monthly close activities by completing cost-related journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks on schedule.• Partner with internal stakeholders to answer accounting questions, provide financial insight, and address operational reporting needs.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by supplying reliable cost assumptions, historical analysis, and performance comparisons.• Maintain accurate standard costing data and review updates to ensure consistency across products, inventory, and production records.• Assist with general accounting responsibilities as needed, including account analysis and support for internal financial controls.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Madison, WI
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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>
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Janesville, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a retail organization in Janesville, Wisconsin through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on accurate payment processing, account balancing, and timely handling of vendor transactions in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings practical accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and confidence working with financial systems and spreadsheets. Responsibilities: • Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy and in accordance with established procedures. • Reconcile accounts payable records and vendor statements to identify discrepancies and ensure balances are correct. • Prepare and support check runs while helping maintain timely and accurate payment schedules. • Perform data entry for financial transactions and maintain organized documentation for audit and reporting purposes. • Investigate invoice or payment issues and work with internal teams or vendors to resolve exceptions efficiently. • Assist with accounts payable activities tied to Phase 2 of the organization's Microsoft 365 implementation as needed. • Use accounting platforms and spreadsheets to track transactions, update records, and support daily AP operations.
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z