8 Results for Forensic Accountant Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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Accountant

Oconomowoc, WI
onsite
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 Specialist

Plymouth, WI
onsite
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

Staff Accountant

Plymouth, WI
onsite
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

Sr. Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
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
onsite
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

CFO

Gurnee, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
250000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $250,000-$300,000 base plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Relocation assistance is an option. To apply to this role please send your resume to [email protected] Time to bust out the sweaters and ditch the job that doesn’t pay you what you’re worth. SUMMARY: Responsible for the effective management, operation, results and strategic advancement of the Finance, Accounting, and Operations departments. Job Description: <ul><li>Manages the overall financial activities of the financial institution, including the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, asset liability management, investing and budgeting</li><li>Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives</li><li>Prepares all credit union financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable federal and state regulatory laws for financial reporting</li><li>Produces all financial and statistical reports for presentation to the Board of Directors</li><li>Provides management with analysis and advice on the financial implications of business activities</li><li>Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget along with financial forecasting</li><li>Provides CEO with recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities</li><li>Manages and optimizes the organization’s investment portfolio in order to achieve the organizational investment goals of liquidity, safety and return</li><li>Oversees and manages the preparation and submission of the 5300 Call Report</li><li>Prepares monthly reports and analysis to the ALCO committee</li><li>Reports financial results at monthly board meetings</li><li>Supervises the budget for the Finance, Accounting, and Operations departments to ensure they are consistent with the overall strategic plan and budget of the credit union</li><li>Negotiates significant vendor contracts and completes the vendor management process </li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

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

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Sussex, WI
onsite
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

8 results for Forensic Accountant in Milwaukee, WI