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6 results for Senior Accountant in Madison, WI

Sr. Accountant
  • Johnson Creek, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 43.5385 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Produce recurring financial and operational reports that give stakeholders timely insight into plant activity, costs, and inventory movements.</p><p>• Manage the end-to-end accounting support for scrap and disposal activity, ensuring records are complete, reviewed promptly, and reflected accurately.</p><p>• Investigate accounts payable items and coordinate follow-up actions through final payment resolution.</p><p>• Analyze open purchase orders across systems, identify discrepancies, and drive closure of aged or unresolved items.</p><p>• Review order detail lines and correct coding or processing issues that affect reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute routine scrap, repair and maintenance, inventory, and labor-related reports on daily, weekly, and recurring schedules.</p><p>• Monitor timekeeping and labor coding outputs to confirm costs are assigned to the appropriate cost centers.</p><p>• Maintain count documentation, update tracking logs, and verify that post-count activity is recorded correctly.</p><p>• Support ongoing tracking processes and reporting improvements tied to operational accounting needs and process stabilization.</p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Madison, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Madison, WI
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records by handling routine bookkeeping activities and keeping transactions properly organized within the accounting system.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure monthly financial activity is recorded completely and correctly.</p><p>• Manage customer billing and invoicing tasks, following up as needed to support timely and accurate payment collection.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable processing by reviewing, coding, and recording vendor invoices for prompt payment.</p><p>• Monitor accounts receivable balances and update records to reflect incoming payments and outstanding items.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis, researching discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently.</p><p>• Use AppFolio to process accounting transactions, maintain financial data, and support consistent reporting workflows.</p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Madison, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> 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!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Milton, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 105000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager role with hybrid flexibility in Milton, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily corporate accounting activities and lead a timely, well-organized month-end close process.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usefulness for leadership.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by overseeing journal entries, account reconciliations, and proper application of U.S. GAAP.</p><p>• Analyze financial results against budget and prior periods, identifying key variances and explaining business drivers.</p><p>• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting by delivering financial data, trend analysis, and planning insight.</p><p>• Oversee tax-related accounting activities and help ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal control standards.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and respond to requests from external auditors to support efficient financial statement audits.</p><p>• Supervise and develop a small accounting team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Work closely with plant controllers and company leadership to improve financial visibility, reporting quality, and decision-making.</p><p>• Participate in process enhancements and operational changes that affect accounting workflows, including system-related updates when needed.</p>
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Real Estate Accountant
  • Cottage Grove, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Real Estate Accountant on the east side of Madison, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounting activity for several related real estate and business entities, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Review, code, and post financial transactions to the general ledger with proper supporting documentation.</p><p>• Oversee invoice processing and coordinate timely payment of accounts payable obligations.</p><p>• Monitor daily cash movement, reconcile bank activity, and maintain reliable cash management practices.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to support an efficient month-end close process.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial statements and related reports with a high level of accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related accounting tasks and ensure entries are properly reflected in financial records.</p><p>• Help maintain accounting workflows in Sage 300 and Sage Timberline while supporting process improvements as needed.</p>
  • 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z