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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

Kenosha, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a contract assignment supporting an accounting team in Wisconsin. This role will contribute to day-to-day accounting operations for multiple entities in a hybrid, flexible work environment while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The position is well suited for an accounting specialist who is comfortable balancing recurring close activities, reconciliations, and analytical review in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities: • Record and post accounting entries to keep financial activity current and properly classified across several entities. • Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts each month, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, verifying accuracy, and supporting reliable financial data. • Assist with month-end close by preparing schedules, analyzing results, and helping ensure deadlines are met. • Examine fluctuations in financial performance and research unusual items to support accurate reporting. • Prepare account analyses and contribute to internal financial reporting for leadership and stakeholders. • Partner with external accounting resources as responsibilities are brought into the internal team structure. • Use Excel to compare results, organize data, and support accounting analysis and special reporting needs. • Contribute to process improvement efforts and additional accounting projects aimed at strengthening controls and efficiency. • Help ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and aligned with established policies and procedures.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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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
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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.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Oconomowoc, WI
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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

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 Specialist

Plymouth, WI
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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.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a Contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage high-volume payables work with accuracy, strong follow-through, and a service-minded approach to vendor communication. The position supports property-related financial operations and plays an important part in keeping payments, records, and reconciliations current and well organized. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts payable cycle by entering invoices, assigning correct general ledger coding, obtaining approvals, and completing payment processing across multiple properties. • Review invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and backup documentation to confirm completeness, pricing accuracy, and proper authorization before payment. • Serve as a point of contact for vendors by answering payment questions, addressing account issues, and resolving billing discrepancies in a courteous and timely manner. • Execute scheduled disbursements through check runs, ACH transactions, and wire payments while meeting established deadlines. • Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances, investigate outstanding items, and help maintain accurate records for month-end close. • Maintain organized payment documentation and supporting files to strengthen audit readiness and internal recordkeeping. • Partner with internal teams to follow approval workflows and ensure invoices are processed efficiently and in accordance with company procedures.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Hartland, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced accounting team on a Contract basis to provide coverage during a leave of absence. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing a steady invoice workload, maintaining accurate financial records, and coordinating closely with internal partners and vendors. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to daily payables operations, month-end activities, and broader accounting support within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Review, verify, and process a high volume of vendor invoices each week by matching supporting purchasing and receiving documentation before entry. • Enter invoice details and general ledger coding into the accounting system with a high degree of accuracy, including validation of purchase order and part information. • Investigate pricing, quantity, and invoice discrepancies and work with vendors, Purchasing, and Receiving teams to bring issues to resolution. • Monitor outstanding exceptions and document follow-up activity through internal tracking tools such as SharePoint. • Prepare weekly payment activity, including check runs, vendor disbursements, credit handling, product returns, and employee expense reimbursements. • Assist with month-end close by supporting reconciliations, accrual entries, clearing account analysis, in-transit inventory review, and credit card reporting. • Contribute to cycle counts and physical inventory support as needed within the accounting function. • Help maintain organized accounts payable files, accurate vendor records, and additional accounting documentation for year-end and special projects. • Provide day-to-day accounting assistance to finance leadership while supporting ongoing operational changes, including ERP-related testing and process updates when needed.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Racine, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a company in Racine, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with financial data, and comfortable managing invoice workflows in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will help keep vendor payments current, maintain clean records, and contribute to an efficient accounting process. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and proper general ledger coding before processing. • Enter payable transactions into the accounting system in a timely manner while maintaining strong attention to detail. • Coordinate scheduled payment cycles, including preparing and completing check runs according to company deadlines. • Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly. • Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to clarify invoice issues, approvals, and payment status. • Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation for audit readiness and internal reference. • Monitor open invoices and due dates to help prevent delays, duplicate payments, or missed obligations.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Brown Deer, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 54000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations for an organization in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. This position focuses on managing invoice workflows, maintaining accurate payment records, and helping ensure vendor obligations are handled on time. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with financial data, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced accounting environment. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, assign accurate general ledger codes, and prepare documentation for timely processing. • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, from verifying payment details to coordinating scheduled disbursements. • Process vendor invoices with a high degree of accuracy while maintaining organized supporting records. • Prepare and execute check runs in accordance with internal payment schedules and approval procedures. • Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies to help maintain accurate financial reporting. • Communicate with vendors and internal partners to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account variances.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Manitowoc, WI
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance operation in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can step into a high-volume environment, bring strong automation expertise, and help strengthen day-to-day invoice processing while improving overall efficiency. The person in this role will serve as a key resource for resolving payables issues, maintaining accurate records, and supporting a smooth workflow across purchasing and accounting activities. Responsibilities:• Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities for a high-volume invoice stream, ensuring timely and accurate processing.• Review invoices for proper account coding, purchase order alignment, and three-way match compliance before payment.• Use an RPA and SAP to process documents, research issues, and maintain organized payment records.• Investigate invoice exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and approval delays to keep transactions moving efficiently.• Coordinate ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established schedules and internal controls.• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to address questions, reconcile account details, and resolve outstanding items.• Identify workflow gaps and recommend practical improvements that increase accuracy, reduce delays, and enhance productivity.• Provide support with troubleshooting and optimizing accounts payable processes related to automation environment.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Billing Analyst

Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Analyst to support billing operations and cross-functional projects in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This role focuses on evaluating financial and operational information, improving workflows, and helping teams stay aligned on priorities and timelines. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, clear communication skills, and experience working with billing or accounts receivable processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with internal teams to coordinate project objectives, share progress updates, and support improvements to billing-related workflows. • Review billing and operational metrics to uncover patterns, investigate underlying issues, and present findings in a clear, actionable format. • Monitor timelines and major deliverables to help keep projects on schedule and ensure appropriate support is available at each stage. • Maintain organized records, reports, and project materials so key information remains accurate and accessible. • Support billing functions and accounts receivable activities with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and timely resolution of issues. • Use systems and project tools to manage data, track initiatives, and contribute to process optimization efforts. • Assist with customer service needs related to billing, including coordination for export accounts when applicable.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Sussex, WI
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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

Tax Staff - Public

Greenfield, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
73000 - 94000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced tax and small business accounting specialist to join a collaborative firm in Greenfield, Wisconsin. This position focuses on preparing tax filings for individuals and businesses while supporting clients with day-to-day accounting and financial reporting needs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical judgment, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information in a clear, practical way. Responsibilities: • Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individual and business clients, partnering with firm leadership to address complex tax matters. • Examine client financial records for accuracy and completeness, identify missing documentation, and follow up to gather needed information before filing. • Research tax rules and trace variances or inconsistencies in supporting data to help ensure accurate reporting. • Provide accounting support for small business clients by handling payables, receivables, general journal activity, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Produce financial statements and discuss results with clients in a straightforward manner that supports informed business decisions. • Keep client accounting data current and well organized within QuickBooks Online and other firm tax and accounting platforms. • Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation activity, and tax planning assignments as requested. • Maintain orderly workpapers and coordinate competing deadlines across multiple client engagements. • Contribute ideas that strengthen accounting processes and improve workflow efficiency as the practice continues to expand. • Foster strong client relationships through timely communication, dependable follow-through, and attentive service.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Tax Staff - Public

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Prepare federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates with accuracy and attention to deadlines. • Support the development of tax forecasts and estimated payment calculations by gathering financial data and assisting with analysis. • Investigate tax notices, draft responses, and work with internal team members to help resolve client tax matters efficiently. • Assist in compiling and reviewing financial statements for privately held companies in accordance with firm standards. • Contribute to tax planning and advisory projects by organizing information, researching issues, and helping identify practical solutions for clients. • Strengthen technical accounting and tax knowledge through continued learning, training participation, and hands-on engagement work. • Represent the firm in recruiting efforts by participating in candidate outreach, events, and relationship-building activities. • Engage in industry associations and community events to support firm visibility and develop local business connections.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Volo, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables operations for a contract assignment based in Volo, Illinois. This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate customer account records, and following up on outstanding balances. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working in financial systems, and the ability to handle multiple accounting tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Record and post incoming customer payments accurately, including processing cash applications and matching transactions to open invoices. • Handle remote check deposits and ensure all receipts are entered promptly and correctly within the accounting system. • Communicate with customers regarding past-due balances, resolve payment issues, and support collection efforts effectively. • Maintain customer account information by updating records, reviewing account activity, and ensuring billing details remain current. • Apply credit memos to customer accounts and verify that adjustments are reflected accurately in receivable balances. • Use Sage 100 and Microsoft Office applications to track receivables activity, prepare account information, and support daily accounting workflows. • Review account discrepancies, research outstanding items, and coordinate with internal teams to support timely resolution.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

18 results for Staff Accountant in Milwaukee, WI