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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.<br>• Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements and help ensure reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Lead month-end close tasks, including reviewing balances, recording adjustments, and finalizing supporting documentation.<br>• Create and post journal entries to reflect routine and non-routine business transactions.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with operational teams to support accounting processes and improve financial visibility across the business.
<p>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.</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>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure complete and accurate general ledger activity.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month, research discrepancies, and clear outstanding items promptly.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by preparing accruals, reviewing transactions, and validating expense treatment.</p><p>• Assist in producing financial statements and management reports by compiling data and analyzing account activity.</p><p>• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, confirm coding and approvals, and process accounts payable transactions on schedule.</p><p>• Investigate invoice and payment issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve mismatches or open items.</p><p>• Maintain vendor records, accounts payable documentation, and aging reports in line with company policies and control requirements.</p><p>• Provide audit support by organizing requested documentation, explaining account activity, and assisting with compliance-related testing.</p><p>• Help uphold internal control standards and corporate accounting policies, including support for documentation, audit readiness, and process compliance.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage general ledger activity for multiple client accounts and ensure financial data is recorded accurately and on schedule.<br>• Reconcile routine and complex balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Prepare journal entries and supporting reconciliations to maintain complete and accurate accounting records.<br>• Produce financial statements and management reports, including balance sheets and profit and loss summaries.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to support accurate cash flow tracking and timely transactions.<br>• Administer payroll-related accounting and reporting activities in compliance with established requirements.<br>• Compile and analyze financial information to create reports that highlight account activity and performance trends.<br>• Assist with audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting the audit process.<br>• Prepare and file 1099 forms as well as sales and use tax reports in accordance with applicable deadlines and regulations.<br>• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements and provide support on additional accounting duties as needed.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with project managers to deliver accounting support, financial analysis, and cost-related insight across assigned projects.<br>• Create and process client invoices while preparing and organizing supporting contract documentation for accurate billing records.<br>• Maintain project agreements and consultant contract files to ensure documentation remains current, complete, and accessible.<br>• Assist with entering vendor invoices and posting financial data accurately within accounting systems.<br>• Support project initiation activities by helping establish job records and monitoring budgets against project expectations.<br>• Contribute to accounts receivable efforts by tracking outstanding balances and following up on collection-related items.<br>• Investigate client inquiries and help resolve billing or contract questions in a timely and effective manner.<br>• Produce and interpret project financial reports so project managers can make informed operational decisions.<br>• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as needed to support the broader finance function.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant for an organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who excels at coordinating schedules, managing records with accuracy, and providing responsive assistance to internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a wide range of administrative priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and appointments to keep the team organized and on schedule.</p><p>• Provide timely, attentive support to employees, vendors, and other contacts by answering questions and directing requests appropriately.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records through consistent data entry, document updates, and routine verification of information.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc reports and summaries to support operational tracking, decision-making, and department needs.</p><p>• Organize files, correspondence, and documentation so information is easy to access and compliant with department standards.</p><p>• Support day-to-day office operations by prioritizing tasks, following up on outstanding items, and helping resolve administrative issues.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members across the organization to ensure smooth execution of recurring and special projects</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• 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.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and account records to maintain accurate financial reporting across assigned relationships.<br>• Complete bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate distributions, account maintenance, and periodic reviews to ensure each account is administered according to applicable agreements and regulations.<br>• Examine trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate materials to support proper account handling and fiduciary decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with investment and wealth management partners to help align account activity with client objectives and overall service expectations.<br>• Maintain thorough documentation of transactions, communications, and account actions to support audit readiness and compliance requirements.<br>• Monitor account activity for unusual items, service needs, or opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional financial solutions.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead day-to-day general ledger activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and driving accurate monthly and annual close cycles.</p><p>• Produce recurring financial statements, management reports, and detailed supporting schedules to ensure leadership has reliable financial information.</p><p>• Complete reconciliations across key accounts such as cash, inventory, accruals, prepaids, sales, cost of sales, and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Evaluate operating results against budget and prior periods, research fluctuations, and communicate insights that support business planning.</p><p>• Oversee intercompany accounting activity and assist with consolidated reporting requirements to maintain consistency across entities.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis by providing accurate data and actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Support audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements.</p><p>• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows, reporting practices, and close procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Participate in system enhancements, implementations, and cross-functional finance projects that impact accounting operations.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure timely payment of outstanding obligations.</p><p>• Prepare customer billing records, post incoming payments, and follow up on account activity as needed.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate cash reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis and resolve variances in a timely manner.</p><p>• Record accounting entries with attention to accuracy, classification, and supporting detail.</p><p>• Assist with maintaining organized financial records and documentation for routine accounting review.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal team members to address questions related to transactions, balances, and account status.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent placement opportunity offering full health insurance, bonus eligibility, 401k matching and over 3 weeks PTO to start. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and manage receivables, service-related billings, utility costs, and other property-based invoices.</p><p>• Enter and code vendor invoices accurately, coordinate issue resolution with suppliers, and support timely payment processing through established approval workflows.</p><p>• Contribute to project accounting tasks by assisting with draw documentation, reviewing lien waivers, and tracking project payment activity.</p><p>• Complete month-end accounting support activities such as accrual entries and recurring financial reports, including tax-related and receivables summary reporting.</p><p>• Assist with general ledger analysis by researching account fluctuations and helping investigate monthly variances across a multi-entity organization.</p><p>• Support annual budgeting efforts and perform reconciliations related to accounting records and property financial data.</p><p>• Assist with generating financial and operational reports from the accounting platform and maintain organized electronic and office-based financial records.</p>
We are looking for a Tax Staff team member to join a public accounting team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role supports a broad range of tax and financial service engagements for businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates while contributing to high-quality client service. The position is well suited for an accounting team member who enjoys balancing tax compliance work with client support, financial statement preparation, and ongoing technical growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates with accuracy and attention to deadlines.<br>• Support the development of tax forecasts and estimated payment calculations by gathering financial data and assisting with analysis.<br>• Investigate tax notices, draft responses, and work with internal team members to help resolve client tax matters efficiently.<br>• Assist in compiling and reviewing financial statements for privately held companies in accordance with firm standards.<br>• Contribute to tax planning and advisory projects by organizing information, researching issues, and helping identify practical solutions for clients.<br>• Strengthen technical accounting and tax knowledge through continued learning, training participation, and hands-on engagement work.<br>• Represent the firm in recruiting efforts by participating in candidate outreach, events, and relationship-building activities.<br>• Engage in industry associations and community events to support firm visibility and develop local business connections.