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6 results for Payroll Specialist in Madison, WI

Accounting Payroll Specialist

Waunakee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
52000.00 - 62000.00 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.
2026-06-01T16:28:43Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Waukesha, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee shared services operations and provide dependable financial support for the broader finance organization in Wisconsin. This position guides key transactional accounting activities, strengthens month-end close performance, and partners with finance leadership to improve how work is delivered across teams. The role also plays an important part in building efficient processes, supporting accurate reporting, and developing a high-performing staff. Responsibilities: • Shape and carry out a shared services roadmap that aligns staffing, workflows, and systems with finance department goals. • Direct daily operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash application, expense administration, and general ledger support to ensure reliable service delivery. • Lead the transition of appropriate accounting activities into a centralized service structure by creating consistent procedures, communication practices, and service expectations with plant locations. • Oversee monthly close activities, including review of subledgers, general ledger accuracy, and maintenance of the chart of accounts within the ERP environment. • Ensure vendors are paid accurately and on schedule while resolving invoice discrepancies, approval issues, and period-end cutoff matters. • Manage payroll administration and related compliance responsibilities, including tax filings, retirement funding support, and annual testing requirements. • Supervise treasury-related tasks such as cash position monitoring, bank reconciliations, wire activity, and intercompany balancing while identifying opportunities to streamline banking practices. • Maintain fixed asset and lease accounting records, monitor capital project capitalization, and prepare related journal entries and reconciliations. • Establish performance measures and drive process improvement initiatives that increase standardization, accuracy, and operational efficiency across shared services. • Recruit, coach, and develop team members while partnering with plant controllers, purchasing, and finance leaders to resolve issues and support strong cross-functional alignment.
2026-06-09T15:08:40Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oconomowoc, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
56000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations for an organization based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling high-volume invoice activity with accuracy. The role focuses on timely payment processing, maintaining clean records, and helping ensure vendor transactions are completed efficiently. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign proper accounting codes, and prepare them for entry into the payment system. • Process vendor invoices in a timely manner while maintaining complete and well-organized documentation. • Coordinate scheduled check runs and confirm that approved payments are issued according to company timelines. • Reconcile accounts payable records with vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to resolution. • Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to clarify billing questions and resolve payment concerns. • Maintain accurate financial data within the accounting system to support reporting and audit readiness.
2026-06-15T12:33:42Z

Accounting Manager

Mcfarland, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 115000.00 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>
2026-06-09T13:08:43Z

Bookkeeper

Madison, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Madison is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with 2+ years of experience to support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop and a solid understanding of bookkeeping principles, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations. This is an onsite position but after training, could have some opportunity for a more consistent remote/hybrid schedule. For consideration, please apply with your most up to date resume! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment application, and collections support. </li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and assist with preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. </li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Conduct bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity to support cash flow tracking. </li><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger. </li><li>Prepare regulatory and other financial reports as required. </li><li>Support audit requests by preparing documentation and reports. </li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting as needed.</li></ul>
2026-06-24T14:23:43Z

Accounting Assistant

Madison, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
- USD / Hourly
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.
2026-06-11T23:38:41Z