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6 results for Forensic Accountant in Madison, WI

Accountant

Beaver Dam, WI
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. This position will handle core accounting activities across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance while helping ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage routine accounting tasks in a structured environment. **ON-SITE ONLY - NOT REMOTE** Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payment activities to maintain accurate accounts payable records.• Record incoming customer payments, monitor outstanding balances, and support accounts receivable follow-up to promote timely collections.• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate backup, ensuring transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.• Perform daily account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, research variances, and resolve issues promptly.• Maintain the integrity of financial data by reviewing account activity and supporting month-end and periodic closing tasks.• Assist with costing-related analysis by tracking expenses and validating financial details tied to operational activity.• Review invoice and transaction information for completeness, coding accuracy, and compliance with internal accounting practices.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Janesville, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Financial Analyst role in Janesville, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052. Robert Half is looking for a Financial Analyst for a manufacturing company in Janesville, WI. This role will support financial planning and performance analysis for SG&A and operations. This role also focuses on turning data into actionable insights, helping business partners understand trends, improve cost performance, and strengthen profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial findings clearly to cross-functional teams. Responsibilities:• Evaluate operating and SG&A results to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities that can improve financial performance.• Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and business decision-making across functional areas.• Prepare detailed variance reviews comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior periods, then explain key business drivers.• Conduct ad hoc analyses to answer time-sensitive business questions and support leadership with data-backed recommendations.• Assess product, customer, or operational profitability to highlight areas for margin improvement and better resource allocation.• Develop recurring sales and financial reports that provide clear visibility into volume, revenue, and performance metrics.• Partner with operational and administrative teams to translate financial data into practical actions that support business goals.• Contribute to process and reporting improvements that enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and usefulness of financial analysis.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Verona, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Join a team where inventory accounting drives smart business decisions! If you enjoy digging into details, solving discrepancies, and partnering across operations to improve accuracy and visibility, this opportunity offers a strong mix of accounting ownership, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment. Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant to support inventory close activities, reconciliations, valuation analysis, and operational partnership for a growing organization. This role is based near Verona, Wisconsin. Responsibilities<ul><li>Own inventory-related month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, roll-forwards, and other general ledger support.</li><li>Reconcile inventory subledger activity to the general ledger each month and investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.</li><li>Review inventory transaction flows to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and assess the accounting impact of process changes or system updates.</li><li>Perform cost accounting activities such as standard cost analysis, purchase price variance review, and inventory reserve calculations, including excess/obsolete and lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments.</li><li>Track inventory adjustments, help define accountability across adjustment categories, monitor key trends, and forecast monthly financial impact.</li><li>Partner with distribution, inventory, supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to improve inventory visibility, support landed cost accuracy, and troubleshoot warehouse management system issues.</li><li>Assist with cycle counts, annual physical inventory, shrink analysis, and root cause investigations related to unusual gains or losses.</li><li>Prepare support for internal and external audits while identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and strengthen controls, including SOX compliance.</li></ul>
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Madison, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking an experienced accounting professional with construction industry expertise to lead core accounting operations, support financial reporting, and provide insight into project and cost performance for one of our newer clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting work with process improvement, team support, and cross-functional partnership. For more information and to be considered, please call Aislynn at 608-716-5643! Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and cash transactions.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and balance sheet reconciliations to support accurate month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation, budgeting, audit support, and variance analysis for management review.</li><li>Manage sales and use tax processes, including taxability review, invoice accuracy, and timely state filings.</li><li>Support project and cost accounting activities, including job costing, work-in-progress review, forecasting, overhead analysis, and closeout procedures.</li><li>Oversee billing and collections activities, maintain aging accuracy, and resolve customer invoicing discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Supervise vendor invoice processing, payment accuracy, expense coding, and purchasing-related accounting support.</li><li>Partner with operations and project teams to strengthen reporting, improve processes, support ERP usage, and ensure accurate financial and project coding.</li></ul>
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

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. 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.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Janesville, WI
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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.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z