<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>
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.
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.
We are looking for an Accountant to provide on-site accounting support for a nonprofit organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a Contract basis. This role partners closely with the Grants Manager to oversee grant-related financial activity, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely reporting for multiple funded programs. The ideal candidate brings strong general accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to keep funding compliance and financial accuracy at the forefront of daily work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee financial tracking and reporting for assigned grant-funded programs, ensuring each program remains aligned with sponsor requirements and internal standards.<br>• Prepare recurring and closeout financial reports for grants, delivering accurate submissions that meet monthly, quarterly, and final reporting deadlines.<br>• Organize and maintain grant files, schedules, and backup documentation to support compliance reviews and external audit readiness.<br>• Compare budgets against actual spending, analyze variances, and share meaningful updates with program leaders to support informed financial decisions.<br>• Develop forecasts and monitor use of restricted funds to help ensure expenses are properly allocated and spending remains within approved guidelines.<br>• Review invoices, payroll distributions, timesheets, and related transactions to confirm accuracy, allowability, and consistency with grant terms.<br>• Investigate accounting or compliance discrepancies, recommend solutions, and help implement corrective actions when issues are identified.<br>• Provide support during audits, monitoring activities, and funder inquiries by assembling financial records and responding to documentation requests.<br>• Contribute to month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entry support, and other assigned general ledger responsibilities.
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a Contract assignment supporting accounting operations in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys organized, detail-focused work and can manage financial information with a high degree of accuracy. The selected candidate will contribute to expense administration, transaction review, and record maintenance while partnering with internal teams to keep processes running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day expense documentation and reporting activities to support accounting operations.<br>• Enter and maintain financial data related to employee spending, reimbursements, and payment activity with a strong focus on accuracy.<br>• Process and reconcile expense transactions using tools such as Divvy Bill Pay, Corpay, or comparable billing and payment platforms.<br>• Review coding details, accounting classifications, and backup materials to help maintain complete and accurate financial records.<br>• Provide support during the rollout of updated corporate card programs, including changes to card usage and spending controls.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments to investigate discrepancies, answer expense-related questions, and promote timely resolution.<br>• Organize digital files and supporting documentation to ensure records are accessible, current, and audit-ready.<br>• Assist with additional accounting and administrative tasks as business needs require.
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.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and examine journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end financial reports for a range of client accounts.</p><p>• Oversee accounting work for complex client structures, including franchise reporting needs and organizations with multiple entities.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities, indirect tax submissions, and cash reconciliation tasks with close attention to deadlines and accuracy.</p><p>• Evaluate financial records and supporting documentation to confirm completeness, reliability, and alignment with accounting requirements.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation and review of business and individual tax filings when needed.</p><p>• Assist with audit requests, financial examinations, and ad hoc accounting assignments for client engagements.</p><p>• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients by providing responsive communication and sound accounting guidance.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues across teams to deliver consistent service, improve workflow coordination, and maintain a strong client experience.</p><p>• Recommend and implement enhancements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards, including the creation of standard operating procedures.</p><p>• 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.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities in Trevor, Wisconsin. This role focuses on product costing, inventory accuracy, and timely financial reporting while working closely with operations, purchasing, production, and finance partners. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, manufacturing accounting knowledge, and the ability to identify opportunities that improve cost visibility and operating performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and refine standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead to keep product costing current and reliable.<br>• Review bills of materials and production routings to confirm they accurately reflect manufacturing methods and resource usage.<br>• Examine variances across materials, labor, overhead, scrap, and output, then communicate findings and practical recommendations to improve margins.<br>• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to align costing assumptions with actual plant activity, purchasing trends, and production processes.<br>• Calculate and maintain annual labor and overhead rates used in standard costing based on budget expectations and operational performance.<br>• Reconcile inventory-related accounts, prepare supporting journal entries, and investigate differences between subledger and general ledger balances.<br>• Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, obsolete stock, and slow-moving items to support accurate financial statements and sound controls.<br>• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory programs, audit requests, and documentation tied to costing methodologies and inventory balances.<br>• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, financial analysis, transfer pricing support, and system or process improvement initiatives related to cost accounting.
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate product costing, strengthening inventory controls, and delivering financial insight that helps improve margins and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams across production, supply chain, engineering, and finance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the standard costing framework by maintaining accurate material, labor, and overhead assumptions used in product costing.<br>• Perform detailed cost build analyses, including reviews of bills of materials and production routings, to ensure product costs reflect current manufacturing activity.<br>• Establish and revise costs for new items, product updates, and engineering changes while keeping standards aligned with business operations.<br>• Lead inventory valuation activities, including reserve assessments and reconciliation of inventory balances between accounting records and supporting systems.<br>• Partner with plant and supply chain teams to investigate inventory differences, support count programs, and improve overall stock accuracy.<br>• Evaluate purchase price, labor, overhead, and production variances, determine underlying drivers, and recommend corrective actions to reduce unfavorable results.<br>• Prepare manufacturing-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for month-end close, reporting, and audit readiness.<br>• Deliver margin and profitability analysis by product line and customer group to identify trends and support better business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with operations and leadership on pricing, sourcing, make-versus-buy evaluations, capital spending analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing process improvements.