We are looking for a Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting activities for a retail organization in Madison, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with financial data, and confident handling both payables and receivables. The position focuses on maintaining accurate records, assisting with account reconciliations, and helping keep core bookkeeping processes running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate accurate payment processing within established timelines.<br>• Review purchase-related records against bills and receipts to confirm completeness and resolve inconsistencies before payment.<br>• Maintain supplier account information, reconcile vendor balances, and address billing issues in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare customer billing, record incoming payments, and keep receivable ledgers current and accurate.<br>• Track overdue customer balances, communicate regarding outstanding amounts, and support collection efforts when needed.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and credit card transactions to ensure financial records reflect completed business activity.<br>• Assist with month-end accounting tasks by organizing supporting data, preparing summaries, and contributing to routine close activities.<br>• Produce financial reports and bookkeeping documentation while following company accounting standards and internal procedures.
<p>Payroll Specialist</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Madison, WI (Hybrid: 1-2 Days In Office Per Week)</p><p>Help Build the Payroll Function at a High-Growth Startup</p><p><br></p><p>Are you a payroll professional who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments? Do you enjoy creating structure, improving processes, and helping organizations scale? Our rapidly growing organization in downtown Madison is looking for a Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll operations and play a key role in building best practices as the company continues its exciting growth trajectory.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, solving problems independently, and helping establish processes where they may not yet exist.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple states</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Manage payroll audits and payroll-related reconciliations</li><li>Perform payroll general ledger reconciliations and partner closely with accounting teams</li><li>Reconcile payroll data within QuickBooks and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings</li><li>Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and payroll tax reporting</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and compliance issues</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance to improve payroll workflows and reporting</li><li>Help develop, document, and implement payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement as the organization scales</li><li>Support HRIS and payroll system administration, data integrity, and reporting</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Hybrid schedule with only 1-2 days per week onsite in downtown Madison</li><li>Opportunity to help shape and build the payroll function</li><li>High visibility within a growing leadership team</li><li>Fast-paced, collaborative startup culture</li><li>Ability to make a significant impact as the company continues to scale</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate</p><p>This role is perfect for someone who doesn't need a playbook handed to them. We're looking for a payroll professional who can confidently navigate ambiguity, establish processes from the ground up, improve efficiencies, and become a trusted resource as the organization continues to grow.</p><p>If you're excited by the opportunity to build something rather than simply maintain it, we'd love to hear from you.</p>