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9 results for Accounts Payable Manager in Milwaukee, WI

Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Thiensville, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a manufacturing organization in Wisconsin with high-volume invoice processing and payment operations. This long-term contract position is expected to run for at least 4-6 months and offers consistent hours in a business-casual setting. The role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable handling large amounts of transactional data, and able to keep accounts payable activities accurate in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including entering invoices, reviewing payment requests, and ensuring transactions are processed accurately.<br>• Prepare and complete weekly check runs while helping maintain timely vendor payments and strong payment controls.<br>• Record and validate key invoice details in the AP workflow system, including supplier information, invoice numbers, dates, amounts, currency, company codes, and purchase order references.<br>• Process a high daily volume of invoices efficiently using OnBase while maintaining accuracy and consistency across entries.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable records each day to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and keep balances current.<br>• Organize and maintain accounts payable documentation and filing processes so records remain accessible and audit-ready.<br>• Create and share reports that highlight payment timing, patterns, and terms to support visibility into accounts payable performance.<br>• Provide additional coordination support and assist with special projects in partnership with shared services leadership during team coverage gaps and internal operational changes.
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a finance team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a Long-term Contract assignment. In this role, you will focus on recovering past-due balances, resolving account issues, and strengthening day-to-day receivables accuracy. This opportunity is well suited for someone who communicates confidently, stays organized under deadlines, and enjoys working closely with internal partners to support healthy cash flow.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead collection activities for open customer balances by conducting consistent outreach and documenting follow-up efforts.<br>• Investigate payment delays, billing questions, and disputed charges to help bring accounts to resolution.<br>• Work with finance, customer-facing teams, and other internal partners to clear account issues efficiently.<br>• Keep receivable records current and accurate within accounting platforms and related business systems.<br>• Apply cash receipts and support account reconciliation to ensure balances reflect the latest activity.<br>• Review aging reports regularly, prioritize overdue accounts, and take action to reduce long-outstanding receivables.<br>• Contribute to broader accounts receivable improvement efforts, including record cleanup and workflow enhancements.<br>• Use tools such as Great Plains, Salesforce, and Excel to analyze account status and track collection progress.
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • New Berlin, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team in New Berlin, Wisconsin. This role is integral to supporting project management, operations, and finance leadership by providing comprehensive financial oversight across various projects and business units. The ideal candidate will focus on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial reporting while driving profitability and continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee monthly financial close activities for projects, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Monitor project costs and compare baselines to actuals, conducting detailed variance analyses to identify and address discrepancies.<br>• Manage monthly forecasting processes for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals and financial transparency.<br>• Assist in developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.<br>• Maintain and enhance documentation for internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements.<br>• Analyze labor costs and workforce productivity, delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and utilization.<br>• Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations leaders to strengthen financial discipline and improve cost management practices.<br>• Partner with the Business Controller and Finance teams on ad hoc reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
  • 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Kenosha, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 24 - 26.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a team in Wisconsin in a contract capacity. This position supports high-volume billing operations by preparing accurate invoices, reviewing financial information, and helping maintain timely account activity. The role is well suited for someone with a strong accounting foundation who can manage routine billing work while coordinating effectively with internal partners and support teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily billing workflow by reviewing billing queues, notes, and supporting information needed to generate invoices.</p><p>• Create and process customer invoices in alignment with client requirements and established internal standards.</p><p>• Verify billing records for accuracy and completeness before invoices are released to customers.</p><p>• Examine reports, account details, and ledger activity to identify inconsistencies and raise issues when follow-up is required.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close tasks by assisting with accrual entries, account reconciliations, and related reporting.</p><p>• Review unbilled accounts receivable and other billing-related data to improve invoice accuracy and support cash flow visibility.</p><p>• Address billing questions from internal stakeholders and clients with timely, clear communication.</p><p>• Maintain organized billing documentation and help strengthen procedures and internal controls across the billing process.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams and offshore resources to keep invoicing schedules on track and meet service expectations.</p>
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Franklin, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • 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.
  • 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • 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.
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Billing/Payroll Clerk
  • Elm Grove, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Billing Clerk to join a team in Elm Grove, Wisconsin in a Contract to permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and can manage invoicing work with a high degree of accuracy while also contributing to payroll support and office administration. The role centers on complex, high-volume billing and calls for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable working with financial systems and reporting tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a large monthly invoice volume, ensuring customer billing is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Create detailed invoices that may combine charges from multiple projects into a single billing document.<br>• Pull and review payroll-related data, then assist with processing pay information through QuickBooks Online and TSheets.<br>• Verify billing and payroll records for completeness, resolving discrepancies before final submission.<br>• Keep financial files, supporting documents, and transaction records well organized and easy to retrieve.<br>• Provide administrative assistance and prepare routine reports to support day-to-day business operations.
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Waukesha, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction company in the Waukesha County area to identify an experienced <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> for a key role on their corporate accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, improvement-focused mindset.</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>The ideal candidate will bring a blend of <strong>public accounting foundation and 3+ years of industry experience</strong>, along with an interest in <strong>change management, process improvement, and long-term growth</strong> within a <strong>private equity-backed organization</strong>. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, strengthening accounting processes, and helping support a business through continued expansion.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Partner with operational teams to review contract activity and apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with <strong>ASC 606</strong></li><li>Prepare and post monthly journal entries and complete reconciliations for key balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset setup, depreciation, retirements, and supporting schedules</li><li>Manage lease accounting activities under <strong>ASC 842</strong> and identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and supporting systems</li><li>Coordinate documentation and schedules for external audits, tax filings, regulatory reviews, and other compliance-related requests</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Support preparation and review of financial statements, management reporting, budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow forecasting</li><li>Analyze monthly financial results against budget and forecast, and communicate key variances and trends to leadership</li><li>Participate in special projects and recommend process improvements that drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 52000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support daily accounts payable activities and expense-related financial operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays an important role in keeping payment processing accurate, organized, and aligned with internal standards while working closely with vendors and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound reconciliation skills, and a practical approach to resolving payment and documentation issues.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for completeness, coding accuracy, and required support before arranging payment within established timelines.<br>• Coordinate check requests, electronic payments, and related disbursement activities in accordance with company procedures and approval requirements.<br>• Examine corporate card activity and supporting records to confirm expenses are properly documented and reflected in financial reporting.<br>• Research billing and payment exceptions, then work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to correct issues efficiently.<br>• Assist with balance sheet and payable account reconciliations to support monthly close and maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Maintain organized vendor profiles, accounts payable files, and audit-ready documentation to strengthen record accuracy and compliance.<br>• Collaborate with accounting leadership and colleagues on workflow enhancements, special assignments, and operational improvement initiatives.
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z