We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to oversee core financial activities for a multi-entity paper and packaging organization in Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate records, supporting timely close processes, and delivering meaningful financial analysis to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounting records and financial reporting across multiple legal entities, ensuring transactions are reflected accurately in each general ledger.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close activities by posting journal entries, reviewing account activity, and completing balance sheet reconciliations on schedule.<br>• Reconcile intercompany balances and investigate differences so transactions are aligned correctly between related entities and recorded in the appropriate reporting period.<br>• Record payroll-related accounting activity, including recurring entries and period-end accruals tied to bi-weekly payroll processing.<br>• Review financial results, identify unusual trends or inconsistencies, and research discrepancies to support accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare bank account reconciliations and maintain reliable fixed asset and depreciation schedules.<br>• Perform monthly profit and loss variance analysis with attention to labor spending, material consumption, and overhead distribution.<br>• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls to support compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting by compiling financial information, building schedules, and assisting the Controller with planning activities.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams, auditors, tax advisors, and other external parties to provide documentation, support reporting requirements, and assist with audit and regulatory filings.
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and help maintain accurate, timely records for the organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role combines core accounting work with member and chapter-related financial support, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will contribute to month-end activities, assist with compliance reporting, and work closely with internal teams as well as external audit and tax partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts payable activity by reviewing, processing, and maintaining accurate vendor payment records.<br>• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and complete reconciliations to ensure payroll activity is properly reflected in the general ledger.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and designated funds regularly, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Record monthly journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support both month-end and year-end close activities.<br>• Track cash movements and maintain reliable financial documentation to support reporting accuracy and operational visibility.<br>• Process membership-related deposits, mailed credit card payments, and donation transactions while ensuring records remain current and accurate.<br>• Respond to payment questions, issue approved refunds or account adjustments, and provide financial support to chapters, advocates, and coordinators.<br>• Prepare and submit required state tax filings and nonprofit-related returns, while monitoring deadlines and maintaining regulatory compliance.<br>• Partner with external auditors and outside accounting or tax advisors by assembling schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for reviews and annual audits.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $70,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive Full-Charge Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations of our business. This role is responsible for managing the complete accounting cycle, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and providing management with reliable financial information for decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded. Comfortable making journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, variance analysis monthly, maintaining fixed asset schedules, prepaid expense and accrual accounting concepts and firm understanding of revenue recognition</p><p>• Managing full-cycle accounts payable including processing vendor invoices, coding expenses, and maintaining vendor records (including W9 file retention and 1099 issuance), monitoring aged AP and credits</p><p>• Managing full-cycle accounts receivable including generating and issuing customer invoices, payment application and deposits, monitoring aged AR and credits</p><p>• Working with our HR service provider on bi-weekly payrolls and recording payroll entries in our financial system. </p><p>• Perform bank and credit card matching within financial software</p><p>• Maintaining organized, supporting documentation for financials accounts</p><p>• Assisting with gathering documentation for tax preparation and external accountant requests</p><p>• Making changes to client account financial information in the company proprietary software </p>
<p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader to support operations and supply chain performance for a growing architectural metals business based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to guide planning, improve visibility into financial results, and turn complex data into practical business recommendations. The position offers the opportunity to influence decision-making across multiple sites and brands within a well-established public company environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct annual budgeting, recurring forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities for operations and supply chain functions across a multi-site organization.</p><p>• Deliver timely analysis of spending, productivity, and business performance to help leaders make informed decisions and improve financial outcomes.</p><p>• Build and refine reporting tools, dashboards, and data models using Power BI and related systems to strengthen insight into key operational and financial trends.</p><p>• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance leadership to identify cost improvement opportunities, monitor performance drivers, and support operational efficiency initiatives.</p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities with clear recommendations for action.</p><p>• Oversee and develop a small team that includes finance managers and controllers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong analytical execution.</p><p>• Support system and reporting integration efforts, including the use of SAP and related planning platforms, to improve consistency, accuracy, and accessibility of financial information.</p><p>• Contribute financial leadership to strategic projects such as business assessments, process improvement efforts, and potential acquisition-related analysis when needed.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a Milwaukee, WI area client in the recruiting for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting. This role will handle a broad mix of billing, payables, reporting, and recordkeeping activities while helping maintain accurate financial information across multi-site locations.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent placement opportunity offering full health insurance, bonus eligibility, 401k matching and over 3 weeks PTO to start. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and manage receivables, service-related billings, utility costs, and other property-based invoices.</p><p>• Enter and code vendor invoices accurately, coordinate issue resolution with suppliers, and support timely payment processing through established approval workflows.</p><p>• Contribute to project accounting tasks by assisting with draw documentation, reviewing lien waivers, and tracking project payment activity.</p><p>• Complete month-end accounting support activities such as accrual entries and recurring financial reports, including tax-related and receivables summary reporting.</p><p>• Assist with general ledger analysis by researching account fluctuations and helping investigate monthly variances across a multi-entity organization.</p><p>• Support annual budgeting efforts and perform reconciliations related to accounting records and property financial data.</p><p>• Assist with generating financial and operational reports from the accounting platform and maintain organized electronic and office-based financial records.</p>
Position Description<br>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Finance Manager to join our team in Franklin, WI. This individual will act as a key strategic partner to the Plant Manager and the site leadership team, providing robust financial oversight and guidance. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader responsible for all aspects of plant financial planning and analysis. This high visibility role is critical for driving profitability, ensuring financial integrity, and supporting our continuous improvement culture in a complex manufacturing environment.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Financial Planning & Analysis<br><br>Lead the plant's monthly forecasting and annual planning functions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.<br>Analyze plant financial results against prior forecasts and plans, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership.<br>Oversee the compilation and timely submission of standardized financial and KPI reports, including the Monthly Business Review (MBR) package, monthly flash results, variance analyses, and daily dashboards.<br>Communicate actual and forecasted financial results in clear business terms to various levels of management.<br> <br><br>Cost Accounting & Operational Finance<br><br>Apply an understanding of manufacturing financial principles, including cost accounting, routing and BOM analysis, labor efficiency tracking, and PPV analysis to provide accurate product costing and reporting, production variances and margin analysis.<br>Support annual cost roll including labor and overhead standard rate setting, material price and supplier changes<br>Develop and implement creative, effective methods for tracking daily production and efficiency for complex, large-scale modular units to answer the questions: “How did we do today?” and “Are we on track?”<br>Calculate plant performance and review with the relevant leaders to drive improvements<br>Support accounting with the annual physical inventory, and monitor results of the routine cycle count processes, E&O and production scrap. Partner with accounting to ensure inventory valuation practices are consistent with GAAP<br>Lead initiatives to improve cash flow and working capital by aligning with procurement and sales teams to optimize DPO and DSO<br> <br><br>Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement<br><br>Serve as a key resource and financial advisor for the Plant Manager and other operational leaders.<br>Collaborate closely with plant leadership to establish production standards, validate cost savings, and drive operational efficiency.<br>Drive business results by supporting and utilizing 80/20 disciplines and techniques.<br>Support Regional Finance Director in the analysis of and justification of significant investments, including large capital expenditures using ROI and payback analysis<br>Required Education & Qualifications<br>A minimum of 5 years of relevant financial experience<br>A minimum of 2-3 years in a manufacturing/plant environment.<br>Strong, demonstrated skillsets in, financial analysis, forecasting, and driving business results.<br>Hands-on experience with an integrated ERP system and a global consolidation system. SAP and HFM a plus.<br>Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong skills in PowerPoint and Word.<br>A thorough working knowledge of US GAAP.<br> <br><br>Education Requirements<br><br>Bachelor’s Degree is required in Accounting or Finance.<br>An MBA, CPA, or CMA certification is a significant plus.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Germantown, Wisconsin. This role supports core accounting operations, financial reporting, and cost analysis while helping maintain accurate records across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, a solid understanding of tax-related filings, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while completing detailed account reconciliations for areas such as cash, prepaids, accruals, and payroll.<br>• Support monthly and annual closing activities by helping ensure financial data is recorded accurately and reports are delivered on schedule.<br>• Produce recurring financial statements for subsidiaries and affiliated entities, verifying completeness and consistency across records.<br>• Analyze manufacturing and operating cost trends by tracking unit cost variances and helping establish material and labor cost standards.<br>• Develop cost of goods sold analyses and production-related reporting to support operational and financial decision-making.<br>• Track capital spending activity, maintain fixed asset records, and reconcile related balances to the general ledger.<br>• Oversee corporate credit card administration, including account monitoring and employee expense reimbursement review.<br>• Prepare periodic bank reporting, assist with required tax filings such as annual 1099s, and contribute to audit support and other special projects as needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end activities, and helping ensure timely processing of both payables and receivables. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across multiple accounting functions while also providing limited operational support related to customer order reporting and coordination.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process supplier invoices, assign appropriate accounting codes, secure approvals, and enter transactions accurately into the company’s ERP platform.<br>• Prepare and distribute payments through standard check runs, electronic transfers, and manual disbursements while monitoring outstanding obligations.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable and other general ledger balances, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies with supporting documentation.<br>• Record journal entries related to accruals, estimates, cash activity, expenses, and other month-end close requirements.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records, update accounting schedules, and assist with documentation needed for financial statement review and tax filings.<br>• Manage accounts receivable activity by posting cash, applying payments, reviewing customer balances, and following up on overdue accounts.<br>• Complete recurring compliance reporting, including sales and use tax filings, property tax submissions, and required supplier information reporting.<br>• Support travel and expense accounting by extracting data, reviewing submissions, and posting entries to the general ledger.<br>• Prepare operational reports such as order status summaries and open order tracking, and collaborate with internal teams on short-term product demand communication.<br>• Organize incoming mail and maintain orderly, up-to-date accounting files, records, and supporting documents.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in Franklin, Wisconsin. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and delivering reporting that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post journal entries on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and review balance sheet and income statement activity to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing supporting schedules and ensuring deadlines are met.<br>• Produce financial statements, reporting packages, and account analyses for management review and decision-making.<br>• Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation activity.<br>• Support capital accounting by monitoring project spending and maintaining construction-in-progress records.<br>• Assist with lease-related accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.<br>• Partner with audit teams by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with operational and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, complete special projects, and recommend process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency.
We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to oversee core financial reporting activities and support operational decision-making. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate books, interpreting manufacturing performance, and delivering timely insight to finance and business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a solid grasp of close processes, and the ability to translate detailed financial data into meaningful recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule in alignment with U.S. accounting standards and company policies.<br>• Create and assess journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Manage general ledger activity and validate balance sheet accounts to support complete and accurate reporting.<br>• Produce financial statements, internal management reporting, and analytical summaries for accounting and operational leadership.<br>• Work closely with plant and operations leaders to review results, explain cost movements, and highlight opportunities to strengthen performance.<br>• Support manufacturing finance activities such as product costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold analysis, and review of production-related variances.<br>• Evaluate material, labor, overhead, spending, and volume trends to identify operational drivers and provide insight into business performance.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and monthly comparisons of actual results against financial targets.<br>• Assist with inventory-related controls, including physical counts, cycle counts, reconciliations, reserve analysis, and audit readiness.<br>• Use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and JD Edwards to analyze data, improve reporting quality, and deliver ad hoc financial insight for business decisions.
<p>We are looking for a knowledgeable Staff Accountant with strong expertise in sales and use tax to support our accounting operations in Racine County, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working through multistate tax requirements, maintaining accurate filings, and partnering with internal teams to resolve tax-related questions. The right candidate will bring a detail-focused approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and submit sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Examine state and local tax rules to determine compliance obligations and apply updated guidance to ongoing activities.</p><p>• Coordinate responses to tax notices and oversee audit support by gathering documentation and communicating with taxing authorities.</p><p>• Contribute to tax planning efforts aimed at reducing exposure while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Track reporting schedules and ensure all filing and payment deadlines are met on time.</p><p>• Partner with accounting, operations, and other internal stakeholders to address questions involving indirect tax treatment.</p><p>• Monitor legislative and regulatory updates affecting sales and use tax and incorporate changes into existing processes.</p><p>• Review vendor tax documentation, including W-9 records, to help maintain accurate compliance files.</p><p>• Administer income and franchise tax payments based on information supplied by the external accounting partner.</p>