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6 results for Entry Level Accountant Financial Services in Milwaukee, WI

Sr. Accountant

Racine, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support a diverse client portfolio in Racine County, Wisconsin. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can oversee core financial activities, maintain high standards of accuracy, and build strong client relationships. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across reporting, compliance, operational improvement, and team support within a fast-paced public accounting environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare and examine journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end financial reports for a range of client accounts.• Oversee accounting work for complex client structures, including franchise reporting needs and organizations with multiple entities.• Administer payroll activities, indirect tax submissions, and cash reconciliation tasks with close attention to deadlines and accuracy.• Evaluate financial records and supporting documentation to confirm completeness, reliability, and alignment with accounting requirements.• Contribute to the preparation and review of business and individual tax filings when needed.• Assist with audit requests, financial examinations, and ad hoc accounting assignments for client engagements.• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients by providing responsive communication and sound accounting guidance.• Partner with colleagues across teams to deliver consistent service, improve workflow coordination, and maintain a strong client experience.• Recommend and implement enhancements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards, including the creation of standard operating procedures.• Provide guidance to team members who are new to the role and offer support in developing their technical skills and day-to-day accounting knowledge.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Waukesha, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction company in the Waukesha County area to identify an experienced Senior Accountant 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. 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. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of public accounting foundation and 3+ years of industry experience, along with an interest in change management, process improvement, and long-term growth within a private equity-backed organization. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, strengthening accounting processes, and helping support a business through continued expansion.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with operational teams to review contract activity and apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606</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 ASC 842 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>
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Franklin, WI
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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. Responsibilities: • Record and post journal entries on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support accurate financial reporting. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and review balance sheet and income statement activity to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing supporting schedules and ensuring deadlines are met. • Produce financial statements, reporting packages, and account analyses for management review and decision-making. • Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation activity. • Support capital accounting by monitoring project spending and maintaining construction-in-progress records. • Assist with lease-related accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. • Partner with audit teams by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. • 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

Accounting Specialist

Milwaukee, WI
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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. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for completeness, coding accuracy, and required support before arranging payment within established timelines. • Coordinate check requests, electronic payments, and related disbursement activities in accordance with company procedures and approval requirements. • Examine corporate card activity and supporting records to confirm expenses are properly documented and reflected in financial reporting. • Research billing and payment exceptions, then work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to correct issues efficiently. • Assist with balance sheet and payable account reconciliations to support monthly close and maintain reliable financial records. • Maintain organized vendor profiles, accounts payable files, and audit-ready documentation to strengthen record accuracy and compliance. • Collaborate with accounting leadership and colleagues on workflow enhancements, special assignments, and operational improvement initiatives.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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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. Responsibilities: • Oversee accounts payable activity by reviewing, processing, and maintaining accurate vendor payment records. • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and complete reconciliations to ensure payroll activity is properly reflected in the general ledger. • Reconcile bank accounts and designated funds regularly, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Record monthly journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support both month-end and year-end close activities. • Track cash movements and maintain reliable financial documentation to support reporting accuracy and operational visibility. • Process membership-related deposits, mailed credit card payments, and donation transactions while ensuring records remain current and accurate. • Respond to payment questions, issue approved refunds or account adjustments, and provide financial support to chapters, advocates, and coordinators. • Prepare and submit required state tax filings and nonprofit-related returns, while monitoring deadlines and maintaining regulatory compliance. • 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

Accounts Payable Clerk

Thiensville, WI
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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. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including entering invoices, reviewing payment requests, and ensuring transactions are processed accurately. • Prepare and complete weekly check runs while helping maintain timely vendor payments and strong payment controls. • 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. • Process a high daily volume of invoices efficiently using OnBase while maintaining accuracy and consistency across entries. • Reconcile accounts payable records each day to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and keep balances current. • Organize and maintain accounts payable documentation and filing processes so records remain accessible and audit-ready. • Create and share reports that highlight payment timing, patterns, and terms to support visibility into accounts payable performance. • 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