14 Results for Accounting Specialist Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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Accounting Specialist

Plymouth, WI
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Generate and distribute customer invoices promptly while maintaining accurate account records and receivable balances. • Post incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and investigate variances such as short pays, overpayments, and unapplied cash. • Review aging reports regularly and follow up on outstanding balances to support effective collections efforts. • Assist with vendor payment processing, including scheduled disbursements through banking and accounting platforms. • Research supplier account issues and help resolve payment-related discrepancies in coordination with internal teams and external partners. • Support sales and use tax activities by preparing documentation, assisting with filings and reconciliations, and maintaining exemption certificate records using Avalara. • Manage monthly corporate credit card reconciliations by gathering receipts, verifying documentation, and following up on missing or incomplete submissions. • Help coordinate customer returns and related credits by working with sales, operations, and other departments to ensure transactions are properly documented. • Provide broader accounting and administrative support as needed, including backup coverage for key functions and process improvement efforts.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Racine, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a company in Racine, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with financial data, and comfortable managing invoice workflows in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will help keep vendor payments current, maintain clean records, and contribute to an efficient accounting process. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and proper general ledger coding before processing. • Enter payable transactions into the accounting system in a timely manner while maintaining strong attention to detail. • Coordinate scheduled payment cycles, including preparing and completing check runs according to company deadlines. • Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly. • Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to clarify invoice issues, approvals, and payment status. • Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation for audit readiness and internal reference. • Monitor open invoices and due dates to help prevent delays, duplicate payments, or missed obligations.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a Contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage high-volume payables work with accuracy, strong follow-through, and a service-minded approach to vendor communication. The position supports property-related financial operations and plays an important part in keeping payments, records, and reconciliations current and well organized. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts payable cycle by entering invoices, assigning correct general ledger coding, obtaining approvals, and completing payment processing across multiple properties. • Review invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and backup documentation to confirm completeness, pricing accuracy, and proper authorization before payment. • Serve as a point of contact for vendors by answering payment questions, addressing account issues, and resolving billing discrepancies in a courteous and timely manner. • Execute scheduled disbursements through check runs, ACH transactions, and wire payments while meeting established deadlines. • Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances, investigate outstanding items, and help maintain accurate records for month-end close. • Maintain organized payment documentation and supporting files to strengthen audit readiness and internal recordkeeping. • Partner with internal teams to follow approval workflows and ensure invoices are processed efficiently and in accordance with company procedures.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Brown Deer, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 54000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations for an organization in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. This position focuses on managing invoice workflows, maintaining accurate payment records, and helping ensure vendor obligations are handled on time. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with financial data, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced accounting environment. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, assign accurate general ledger codes, and prepare documentation for timely processing. • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, from verifying payment details to coordinating scheduled disbursements. • Process vendor invoices with a high degree of accuracy while maintaining organized supporting records. • Prepare and execute check runs in accordance with internal payment schedules and approval procedures. • Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies to help maintain accurate financial reporting. • Communicate with vendors and internal partners to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account variances.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Manitowoc, WI
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance operation in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can step into a high-volume environment, bring strong automation expertise, and help strengthen day-to-day invoice processing while improving overall efficiency. The person in this role will serve as a key resource for resolving payables issues, maintaining accurate records, and supporting a smooth workflow across purchasing and accounting activities. Responsibilities:• Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities for a high-volume invoice stream, ensuring timely and accurate processing.• Review invoices for proper account coding, purchase order alignment, and three-way match compliance before payment.• Use an RPA and SAP to process documents, research issues, and maintain organized payment records.• Investigate invoice exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and approval delays to keep transactions moving efficiently.• Coordinate ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established schedules and internal controls.• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to address questions, reconcile account details, and resolve outstanding items.• Identify workflow gaps and recommend practical improvements that increase accuracy, reduce delays, and enhance productivity.• Provide support with troubleshooting and optimizing accounts payable processes related to automation environment.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Oconomowoc, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule.• Record customer payments, monitor outstanding balances, and assist with maintaining organized receivables activity.• Prepare and post journal entries to keep the general ledger current and properly supported.• Complete bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate cash records.• Perform account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, resolving variances promptly.• Assist with month-end close tasks by organizing financial data and supporting the preparation of routine reports.• Maintain orderly accounting records and documentation to support audits, reviews, and internal controls.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Sussex, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, journal entry activity, account reconciliations, and the timely completion of financial reporting.• Prepare and evaluate monthly and periodic financial results, identifying variances, unusual movements, and key business drivers for leadership review.• Maintain reliable internal controls across financial reporting, inventory, and related accounting procedures to support accuracy and compliance.• Utilize the company ERP platform and reporting tools to interpret financial and operational data and provide meaningful analysis.• Apply advanced Excel capabilities, such as pivot tables, lookup formulas, data validation, and basic modeling techniques, to improve reporting and decision support.• Supervise accounting personnel and oversee accounts receivable activities to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.• Delegate assignments, monitor progress, review completed work, and provide coaching and training to strengthen team performance.• Foster accountability through clear expectations, constructive feedback, and consistent follow-through with staff members.• Contribute as a hands-on leader by balancing day-to-day accounting execution with process enhancements and effective communication across functions.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 87000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee the management and reporting of various grant programs, including financial and program documentation, ensuring timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and final reports. • Maintain and update program documentation to ensure compliance and proper substantiation of operations. • Monitor financial results against budgets, communicating findings to relevant stakeholders to prevent overspending. • Conduct analysis and forecasting of financial positions, ensuring budget compliance and communicating results to appropriate personnel. • Review financial transactions, including invoices, travel reports, and timesheets, to ensure adherence to policies and initiate corrective actions for non-compliance. • Manage grant monitoring reviews and provide required information for program evaluations. • Administer fixed asset accounting, including monthly transactions, purchases, disposals, and inventory management, ensuring compliance with regulations. • Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews to maintain accurate financial records. • Support month-end close processes and prepare journal entries to ensure timely reporting. • Utilize financial systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft Excel to enhance reporting and analysis.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Sheboygan, WI
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Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage key accounting activities during the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, completing allocations, and supporting accurate financial reporting. • Perform account and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain reliable general ledger data. • Produce recurring financial and operational reports, refresh reporting packages for the team, and deliver analysis that supports business decision-making. • Apply advanced Excel skills to organize large data sets, tie out financial information, and improve the accuracy of reporting outputs. • Support product cost accounting by developing cost estimates, maintaining standards, reviewing bills of materials, and analyzing manufacturing variances. • Assist with operational reporting related to plant performance, including cost trends, claims analysis, and other manufacturing finance insights. • Partner with internal stakeholders to quantify vendor-related quality or specification claims by compiling labor, freight, purchasing, and other associated cost details. • Build and enhance dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI to provide clear visibility into financial and operational performance. • Contribute to broader finance initiatives such as budgeting support, enterprise projects, and accounting work tied to ongoing system and process implementations.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Plymouth, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily cash activity and maintain accurate records to support effective financial control. • Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are correct. • Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and maintain organized accounts payable documentation. • Track incoming customer payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and support accounts receivable accuracy. • Review project-related expenses and perform job cost analysis to help evaluate profitability and budget performance. • Prepare and file sales and use tax reports in compliance with applicable regulations and deadlines. • Compile financial information, analyze results, and develop clear reports for internal stakeholders. • Present financial findings and performance insights to managers to support planning and operational decisions. • Complete data entry and general administrative accounting tasks as needed to support consistent service delivery.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Billing Specialist

Watertown, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Billing Specialist to support accurate and timely invoicing for an organization based in Watertown, Wisconsin. This position plays an important role in maintaining billing records, preparing customer statements, and helping ensure account activity is processed correctly. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with computerized billing tools in a fast-paced office environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue invoices with a high level of accuracy while following established billing procedures. • Review account activity, billing data, and supporting documentation to ensure charges are complete and correct. • Generate customer statements and distribute billing information according to scheduled deadlines. • Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collection-related follow-up to support timely payment. • Update and maintain records within computerized billing systems to keep account information current. • Investigate billing questions or discrepancies and work with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant

Brookfield, WI
remote
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
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]. 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. Job Description:• 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• 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• Managing full-cycle accounts receivable including generating and issuing customer invoices, payment application and deposits, monitoring aged AR and credits• Working with our HR service provider on bi-weekly payrolls and recording payroll entries in our financial system. • Perform bank and credit card matching within financial software• Maintaining organized, supporting documentation for financials accounts• Assisting with gathering documentation for tax preparation and external accountant requests• Making changes to client account financial information in the company proprietary software
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Menomonee Falls, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This position will play a central role in planning, performance analysis, and decision support by translating financial and operational data into clear business insights. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling and reporting capabilities, along with the ability to collaborate across departments to improve forecasting accuracy, profitability, and overall business performance. Responsibilities: • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities to support business goals and strategic decision-making. • Produce monthly financial reviews, including trend analysis, performance commentary, and executive-ready reporting materials. • Build and maintain dynamic financial models covering sales, margins, operating costs, cash flow, and other key business drivers. • Evaluate operating results to uncover risks, opportunities, and actions that can strengthen profit performance and efficiency. • Provide financial support for capital spending reviews and help assess the return and impact of investment proposals. • Create deeper reporting around revenue, margin, inventory, pricing, productivity, and customer-level performance to improve management visibility. • Work closely with commercial and operational partners to measure the financial outcomes of initiatives and support business cases. • Streamline recurring reporting by improving data usage and reducing reliance on manual spreadsheet-based processes. • Contribute to analytics and AI-driven forecasting efforts by identifying practical ways to enhance reporting, decision support, and data governance practices.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable

Waukesha, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable specialist to support daily receivables activity for a long-term contract opportunity in Wisconsin. This position focuses on processing deductions, reviewing credit-related documentation, and resolving account discrepancies in a high-volume setting. The ideal candidate learns quickly, works well independently, and brings strong accuracy when managing data and customer account records. Responsibilities: • Access customer account portals to retrieve supporting documents and submit credit memo requests through AS400 or trade promotion systems using both manual and upload methods. • Open and document disputes related to billbacks that are determined to be unsupported or inaccurate. • Track account deductions by maintaining organized records and updating logs for assigned customers. • Investigate unresolved credit memos and unapplied cash items to help clear outstanding balances. • Partner with the Customer Accounting Supervisor on research, reconciliations, and issue resolution tied to complex receivables matters. • Follow up on overdue deduction balances and support collection efforts while preserving strong customer relationships. • Review account activity for discrepancies and take appropriate action to support accurate receivables reporting.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

14 results for Accounting Specialist in Milwaukee, WI