<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Waukesha County. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding month-end activities, and delivering clear reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with leadership ability, helping the team meet deadlines, strengthen processes, and support collaboration across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, journal entry activity, account reconciliations, and the timely completion of financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate monthly and periodic financial results, identifying variances, unusual movements, and key business drivers for leadership review.</p><p>• Maintain reliable internal controls across financial reporting, inventory, and related accounting procedures to support accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Utilize the company ERP platform and reporting tools to interpret financial and operational data and provide meaningful analysis.</p><p>• Apply advanced Excel capabilities, such as pivot tables, lookup formulas, data validation, and basic modeling techniques, to improve reporting and decision support.</p><p>• Supervise accounting personnel and oversee accounts receivable activities to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Delegate assignments, monitor progress, review completed work, and provide coaching and training to strengthen team performance.</p><p>• Foster accountability through clear expectations, constructive feedback, and consistent follow-through with staff members.</p><p>• Contribute as a hands-on leader by balancing day-to-day accounting execution with process enhancements and effective communication across functions.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing team in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position plays an important role in supporting day-to-day accounting activity across billing, receivables, payables, tax support, and reconciliations within a fast-moving reseller environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working closely with customers, vendors, and internal partners while balancing multiple priorities with accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Generate and distribute customer invoices promptly while maintaining accurate account records and receivable balances.<br>• Post incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and investigate variances such as short pays, overpayments, and unapplied cash.<br>• Review aging reports regularly and follow up on outstanding balances to support effective collections efforts.<br>• Assist with vendor payment processing, including scheduled disbursements through banking and accounting platforms.<br>• Research supplier account issues and help resolve payment-related discrepancies in coordination with internal teams and external partners.<br>• Support sales and use tax activities by preparing documentation, assisting with filings and reconciliations, and maintaining exemption certificate records using Avalara.<br>• Manage monthly corporate credit card reconciliations by gathering receipts, verifying documentation, and following up on missing or incomplete submissions.<br>• Help coordinate customer returns and related credits by working with sales, operations, and other departments to ensure transactions are properly documented.<br>• Provide broader accounting and administrative support as needed, including backup coverage for key functions and process improvement efforts.
<p>We are looking for an Accountant to support daily financial operations for a growing organization in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is eager to build hands-on experience across core transactional and reconciliation activities. The position offers exposure to both payables and receivables while contributing to accurate records, timely reporting, and smooth month-end processing.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Record customer payments, monitor outstanding balances, and assist with maintaining organized receivables activity.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to keep the general ledger current and properly supported.</p><p>• Complete bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate cash records.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, resolving variances promptly.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close tasks by organizing financial data and supporting the preparation of routine reports.</p><p>• Maintain orderly accounting records and documentation to support audits, reviews, and internal controls.</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>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a Milwaukee, Wisconsin area organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance with wage and tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of end-to-end payroll administration, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.</p><p>• Oversee multi-state payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Manage bi-monthly payroll cycles and verify that all payments are completed correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Lead payroll tax administration by reviewing filings, supporting reconciliations, and helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.</p><p>• Supervise and support payroll staff, providing guidance, accountability, and day-to-day operational leadership.</p><p>• Review payroll records and reports to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure employee data changes are reflected accurately in payroll processing.</p><p>• Maintain payroll procedures and support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and service quality.</p>
We are looking for a Payroll & AP Manager to lead payroll and accounts payable operations for a high-volume, multi-state environment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position oversees accurate payroll execution, timely vendor and employee payments, and strong compliance with tax, reporting, and audit requirements. The role also partners closely with finance and human resources to improve processes, support staff development, and maintain reliable financial controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll administration, including timekeeping review, earnings and deduction processing, tax withholdings, benefit-related entries, and third-party remittances.<br>• Lead, mentor, and evaluate team members within payroll and accounts payable, while building documentation and training materials that support consistent performance.<br>• Ensure payroll cycles and payment runs are completed accurately and on schedule, investigating exceptions and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with accounting and human resources to address payroll questions, reconcile issues, and maintain accurate financial reporting.<br>• Oversee 401(k) activity, including contribution processing, reporting support, reconciliations, and audit-related coordination.<br>• Review and balance payroll- and payables-related general ledger accounts to support month-end and year-end accuracy.<br>• Manage accounts payable operations across vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, travel expenses, and other organizational disbursements.<br>• Maintain vendor records, respond to payment inquiries, administer 1099 reporting, and oversee corporate card and incentive card activity in accordance with policy.<br>• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing records, documentation, and responses needed for financial reviews and program monitoring.<br>• Coordinate payable workflow changes involving movement from Sage to a new organizational system while preserving continuity and accurate posting of transactions.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial operations from our Plymouth, Wisconsin office. In this role, you will help maintain accurate records, monitor key financial activity, and provide reporting that supports informed business decisions. The position is well suited for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting tasks while also identifying trends in costs, revenue, and financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily cash activity and maintain accurate records to support effective financial control.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are correct.<br>• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and maintain organized accounts payable documentation.<br>• Track incoming customer payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and support accounts receivable accuracy.<br>• Review project-related expenses and perform job cost analysis to help evaluate profitability and budget performance.<br>• Prepare and file sales and use tax reports in compliance with applicable regulations and deadlines.<br>• Compile financial information, analyze results, and develop clear reports for internal stakeholders.<br>• Present financial findings and performance insights to managers to support planning and operational decisions.<br>• Complete data entry and general administrative accounting tasks as needed to support consistent service delivery.
<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>
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role focuses on managing grant programs, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with program policies. The ideal candidate will excel in financial analysis, forecasting, and reconciliation while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting program operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the management and reporting of various grant programs, including financial and program documentation, ensuring timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and final reports.<br>• Maintain and update program documentation to ensure compliance and proper substantiation of operations.<br>• Monitor financial results against budgets, communicating findings to relevant stakeholders to prevent overspending.<br>• Conduct analysis and forecasting of financial positions, ensuring budget compliance and communicating results to appropriate personnel.<br>• Review financial transactions, including invoices, travel reports, and timesheets, to ensure adherence to policies and initiate corrective actions for non-compliance.<br>• Manage grant monitoring reviews and provide required information for program evaluations.<br>• Administer fixed asset accounting, including monthly transactions, purchases, disposals, and inventory management, ensuring compliance with regulations.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Support month-end close processes and prepare journal entries to ensure timely reporting.<br>• Utilize financial systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft Excel to enhance reporting and analysis.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join the team on a long-term contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can balance strong close-cycle execution with manufacturing cost accounting and reporting support. The role will contribute to core accounting operations while helping the team manage a demanding project pipeline, seasonal planning activities, and ongoing analytical needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage key accounting activities during the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, completing allocations, and supporting accurate financial reporting.<br>• Perform account and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain reliable general ledger data.<br>• Produce recurring financial and operational reports, refresh reporting packages for the team, and deliver analysis that supports business decision-making.<br>• Apply advanced Excel skills to organize large data sets, tie out financial information, and improve the accuracy of reporting outputs.<br>• Support product cost accounting by developing cost estimates, maintaining standards, reviewing bills of materials, and analyzing manufacturing variances.<br>• Assist with operational reporting related to plant performance, including cost trends, claims analysis, and other manufacturing finance insights.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to quantify vendor-related quality or specification claims by compiling labor, freight, purchasing, and other associated cost details.<br>• Build and enhance dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI to provide clear visibility into financial and operational performance.<br>• Contribute to broader finance initiatives such as budgeting support, enterprise projects, and accounting work tied to ongoing system and process implementations.