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13 results for Entry Level Accountant in Milwaukee, WI

Senior Accountant

Cedarburg, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin and play a key role in maintaining accurate, timely financial records. This position supports core accounting operations, delivers meaningful reporting and analysis, and partners with leaders across the business to strengthen financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and is committed to improving processes while upholding internal controls and company standards. Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day general ledger activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and driving accurate monthly and annual close cycles.• Produce recurring financial statements, management reports, and detailed supporting schedules to ensure leadership has reliable financial information.• Complete reconciliations across key accounts such as cash, inventory, accruals, prepaids, sales, cost of sales, and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.• Evaluate operating results against budget and prior periods, research fluctuations, and communicate insights that support business planning.• Oversee intercompany accounting activity and assist with consolidated reporting requirements to maintain consistency across entities.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis by providing accurate data and actionable recommendations.• Support audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements.• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows, reporting practices, and close procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.• Participate in system enhancements, implementations, and cross-functional finance projects that impact accounting operations.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Waukesha, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to provide dependable financial and administrative support for a long-term contract assignment in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This position is fully onsite and offers a steady Monday through Friday schedule, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys structured work and consistent expectations. The ideal candidate brings prior accounting experience, works with integrity, and is comfortable managing a high volume of billing and invoice activity with accuracy and follow-through. Responsibilities: • Prepare and process customer billing accurately and on schedule to support ongoing accounts receivable operations. • Submit a large weekly volume of invoices through customer portals and internal systems while maintaining attention to detail. • Review invoice information for completeness, proper coding, and compliance with established procedures before final submission. • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to help maintain timely financial processing. • Reconcile bank activity and related financial records to ensure transactions are recorded correctly. • Use Excel, Microsoft Office applications, and accounting platforms such as QuickBooks and Fast AP to organize and track financial data. • Partner with the Credit and Collections Manager to support daily accounting priorities and resolve documentation issues promptly. • Maintain organized records and follow defined company processes closely in a hands-on, ethics-driven work environment.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Waukesha, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a team in Waukesha, Wisconsin on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity is well suited for someone who thrives in a detail-focused accounting environment and can take ownership of accounts payable activities with minimal direction. The position supports a busy workflow with a strong emphasis on invoice processing, payment coordination, and documentation accuracy. Responsibilities: • Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, from reviewing incoming invoices to preparing them for timely payment. • Assign proper coding to invoices, enter transaction details accurately, and route items through the approval process. • Prepare and issue checks, including payments that require coordination with third-party joint check arrangements. • Oversee lien waiver collection and tracking, ensuring required documentation is complete and organized. • Confirm vendor records and supporting tax forms such as W-9s before setting up or updating payment information. • Maintain organized accounts payable logs, files, and supporting records for audit readiness and internal reference. • Contribute to month-end close activities by compiling payment data, assisting with reconciliations, and supporting reporting needs. • Provide additional accounting support related to tax documentation and account balancing as needed.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Waukesha, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for the Waukesha, Wisconsin office. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, overseeing close activities, and ensuring account balances are properly reconciled. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to both daily accounting tasks and month-end responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounting activities across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. • Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements and help ensure reporting is completed accurately and on schedule. • Lead month-end close tasks, including reviewing balances, recording adjustments, and finalizing supporting documentation. • Create and post journal entries to reflect routine and non-routine business transactions. • Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records. • Complete bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Partner with operational teams to support accounting processes and improve financial visibility across the business.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Germantown, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant (or Senior) to join a growing finance team in Germantown, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close cycle, and helping the organization meet reporting and compliance expectations within a public-company environment. The role offers strong visibility to leadership and an opportunity to expand into broader accounting responsibilities over time. 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. Responsibilities:• Record journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure complete and accurate general ledger activity.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month, research discrepancies, and clear outstanding items promptly.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by preparing accruals, reviewing transactions, and validating expense treatment.• Assist in producing financial statements and management reports by compiling data and analyzing account activity.• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, confirm coding and approvals, and process accounts payable transactions on schedule.• Investigate invoice and payment issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve mismatches or open items.• Maintain vendor records, accounts payable documentation, and aging reports in line with company policies and control requirements.• Provide audit support by organizing requested documentation, explaining account activity, and assisting with compliance-related testing.• Help uphold internal control standards and corporate accounting policies, including support for documentation, audit readiness, and process compliance.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
56000 - 64000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a range of accounting activities for multiple clients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely reports, and helping organizations meet regulatory and reporting obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage day-to-day accounting operations in a detail-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage general ledger activity for multiple client accounts and ensure financial data is recorded accurately and on schedule. • Reconcile routine and complex balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Prepare journal entries and supporting reconciliations to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. • Produce financial statements and management reports, including balance sheets and profit and loss summaries. • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to support accurate cash flow tracking and timely transactions. • Administer payroll-related accounting and reporting activities in compliance with established requirements. • Compile and analyze financial information to create reports that highlight account activity and performance trends. • Assist with audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting the audit process. • Prepare and file 1099 forms as well as sales and use tax reports in accordance with applicable deadlines and regulations. • Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements and provide support on additional accounting duties as needed.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position supports project-focused financial operations by coordinating billing, contract documentation, reporting, and day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with project managers to deliver accounting support, financial analysis, and cost-related insight across assigned projects. • Create and process client invoices while preparing and organizing supporting contract documentation for accurate billing records. • Maintain project agreements and consultant contract files to ensure documentation remains current, complete, and accessible. • Assist with entering vendor invoices and posting financial data accurately within accounting systems. • Support project initiation activities by helping establish job records and monitoring budgets against project expectations. • Contribute to accounts receivable efforts by tracking outstanding balances and following up on collection-related items. • Investigate client inquiries and help resolve billing or contract questions in a timely and effective manner. • Produce and interpret project financial reports so project managers can make informed operational decisions. • Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as needed to support the broader finance function.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
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. This is a permanent placement opportunity offering full health insurance, bonus eligibility, 401k matching and over 3 weeks PTO to start. Responsibilities:• Prepare and manage receivables, service-related billings, utility costs, and other property-based invoices.• Enter and code vendor invoices accurately, coordinate issue resolution with suppliers, and support timely payment processing through established approval workflows.• Contribute to project accounting tasks by assisting with draw documentation, reviewing lien waivers, and tracking project payment activity.• Complete month-end accounting support activities such as accrual entries and recurring financial reports, including tax-related and receivables summary reporting.• Assist with general ledger analysis by researching account fluctuations and helping investigate monthly variances across a multi-entity organization.• Support annual budgeting efforts and perform reconciliations related to accounting records and property financial data.• Assist with generating financial and operational reports from the accounting platform and maintain organized electronic and office-based financial records.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Racine, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for an organization in Racine, Wisconsin. The position offers an opportunity to contribute across both payables and receivables while assisting with reconciliations and routine journal activity. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure timely payment of outstanding obligations.• Prepare customer billing records, post incoming payments, and follow up on account activity as needed.• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate cash reporting.• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis and resolve variances in a timely manner.• Record accounting entries with attention to accuracy, classification, and supporting detail.• Assist with maintaining organized financial records and documentation for routine accounting review.• Collaborate with internal team members to address questions related to transactions, balances, and account status.
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Waukesha, WI
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Temporary to Hire
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support construction project accounting activities in Wisconsin. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can connect detailed cost tracking with broader project financial performance and profitability. The role will work closely with Project Managers to oversee billing, monitor budgets, analyze job costs, and help keep projects financially aligned from initiation through closeout. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts receivable processes, client invoicing, and contractor draw administration to support timely and accurate cash flow activity. • Review project budgets and actual costs on an ongoing basis, identifying variances and helping teams maintain financial control throughout the project lifecycle. • Track and reconcile change orders, ensuring cost impacts are properly documented and reflected in project reporting. • Perform detailed job cost and project cost analysis to evaluate spending patterns, margin performance, and overall profitability. • Partner with Project Managers to provide financial insight, support forecasting, and strengthen decision-making related to project performance. • Prepare and maintain billing documentation, including pay applications and construction-related forms required for customer and subcontractor payment processing. • Apply percentage-of-completion accounting principles and monitor retention balances to ensure accurate revenue recognition and contract reporting. • Maintain organized records for subcontractor compliance documents, air balance reports, and other project accounting support materials tied to construction operations.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, managing transaction workflows, and helping ensure financial data is current and reliable. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with QuickBooks and a strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation activities. Responsibilities: • Maintain complete and accurate financial records by entering, reviewing, and organizing day-to-day bookkeeping transactions. • Process vendor invoices and payment activity while helping ensure accounts payable items are handled accurately and on schedule. • Track incoming payments, apply receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances to support efficient accounts receivable operations. • Reconcile bank statements and internal financial records regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve variances promptly. • Use QuickBooks to record transactions, update ledgers, and generate routine financial information as needed. • Review financial entries for accuracy and consistency, correcting errors and supporting clean month-to-month recordkeeping. • Assist with general bookkeeping administration to help maintain organized documentation and dependable financial reporting.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to support a portfolio of clients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position oversees core accounting operations, delivers accurate financial reporting, and serves as a trusted point of contact for client questions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, confidence working across multiple engagements, and the ability to guide both clients and team members effectively. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounting activities for multiple clients, including maintaining the general ledger and ensuring records remain accurate and current. • Review financial reports and supporting work completed by team members to confirm quality, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards. • Prepare periodic financial statements and management reports, including balance sheets and income statements, with an emphasis on accrual-based reporting. • Lead payroll processing and related reporting tasks to ensure timely and accurate submissions. • Analyze account balances, reconciliations, and financial trends to identify variances and support informed decision-making. • Provide guidance to clients and internal staff on accounting software usage, troubleshoot questions, and promote effective system adoption. • Coordinate audit support by assembling schedules and documentation for external auditors and responding to follow-up requests. • Oversee regulatory reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation and filing as well as sales and use tax submissions. • Support month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and completing other assigned accounting duties as needed.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Trust Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join a Financial Services organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports fiduciary and wealth-related accounts by combining accurate trust accounting with attentive client service and strong regulatory awareness. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with trust account administration, reconciliations, and general ledger activity, along with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and client-facing stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day accounting and administration for a portfolio of trust, estate, agency, and investment-related accounts while adhering to governing documents and fiduciary standards. • Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and account records to maintain accurate financial reporting across assigned relationships. • Complete bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Coordinate distributions, account maintenance, and periodic reviews to ensure each account is administered according to applicable agreements and regulations. • Examine trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate materials to support proper account handling and fiduciary decision-making. • Collaborate with investment and wealth management partners to help align account activity with client objectives and overall service expectations. • Maintain thorough documentation of transactions, communications, and account actions to support audit readiness and compliance requirements. • Monitor account activity for unusual items, service needs, or opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional financial solutions.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z