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6 results for Senior Accountant in Madison, WI

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

Staff Accountant

Madison, WI
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support key financial activities for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Madison, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can maintain accurate records, analyze financial data, and help keep reporting and compliance activities on track. The position offers the chance to contribute across core accounting functions while working in a collaborative environment. This is a part time position, great for anyone looking to earn additional income as the hours are flexible. - Pay is flexible depending on experience. **MUST RESIDE IN MADISON, WI OR SURROUNDING AREAS** **PART TIME POSITION*** Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare routine and periodic reports that reflect the organization’s financial position.• Review account activity, reconcile balance sheet items, and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable financial data.• Process day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while supporting timely payment and collection activities.• Record journal entries and manage general ledger updates in alignment with established accounting practices.• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support planning and operational decision-making.• Perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash activity, and help evaluate cash flow trends.• Support audit requests by organizing documentation and preparing schedules needed for internal or external review.• Prepare tax-related and regulatory filings, including corporate and sales tax support, in accordance with applicable requirements.• Use accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Sage, or Xero, along with Excel, to manage data and reporting tasks.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

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

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

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Barneveld, WI
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a collaborative team in near Mt Horeb, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling billing and payment activity in a fast-paced setting. The person in this role will support daily receivables operations, maintain accurate financial records, and work closely with colleagues across the organization to keep customer accounts up to date. **ON-SITE ONLY NO REMOTE OPTION** Responsibilities:• Prepare and issue customer invoices each day while ensuring billing information is accurate and complete.• Review daily credit card activity, reconcile payment reports, and record transactions properly.• Retrieve and process virtual card payments in a timely manner to support prompt account updates.• Verify supporting documentation for credit memos and chargebacks before entering adjustments.• Download incoming cash receipts and apply payments to the appropriate customer accounts.• Record credit card payments, complete refunds when needed, and update account balances accordingly.• Create customer credits and debits manually for approved account adjustments and returns.• Coordinate with team members and internal departments to resolve payment questions and maintain smooth receivables operations.• Assist with additional accounting-related tasks and administrative assignments as business needs required
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z