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13 results for Tax Accountant in Milwaukee, WI

Trust Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary to Hire
36.537 - 42.306 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • 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. • Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and account records to maintain accurate financial reporting across assigned relationships. • Complete bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Coordinate distributions, account maintenance, and periodic reviews to ensure each account is administered according to applicable agreements and regulations. • Examine trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate materials to support proper account handling and fiduciary decision-making. • Collaborate with investment and wealth management partners to help align account activity with client objectives and overall service expectations. • Maintain thorough documentation of transactions, communications, and account actions to support audit readiness and compliance requirements. • Monitor account activity for unusual items, service needs, or opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional financial solutions.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Pleasant Prairie, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage and refine standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead to keep product costing current and reliable. • Review bills of materials and production routings to confirm they accurately reflect manufacturing methods and resource usage. • Examine variances across materials, labor, overhead, scrap, and output, then communicate findings and practical recommendations to improve margins. • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to align costing assumptions with actual plant activity, purchasing trends, and production processes. • Calculate and maintain annual labor and overhead rates used in standard costing based on budget expectations and operational performance. • Reconcile inventory-related accounts, prepare supporting journal entries, and investigate differences between subledger and general ledger balances. • Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, obsolete stock, and slow-moving items to support accurate financial statements and sound controls. • Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory programs, audit requests, and documentation tied to costing methodologies and inventory balances. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, financial analysis, transfer pricing support, and system or process improvement initiatives related to cost accounting.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant- Sales and Use Tax

Sturtevant, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a knowledgeable Staff Accountant with strong expertise in sales and use tax to support our accounting operations in Racine County, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working through multistate tax requirements, maintaining accurate filings, and partnering with internal teams to resolve tax-related questions. The right candidate will bring a detail-focused approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment. 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:• Prepare, review, and submit sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions with a high level of accuracy.• Examine state and local tax rules to determine compliance obligations and apply updated guidance to ongoing activities.• Coordinate responses to tax notices and oversee audit support by gathering documentation and communicating with taxing authorities.• Contribute to tax planning efforts aimed at reducing exposure while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.• Track reporting schedules and ensure all filing and payment deadlines are met on time.• Partner with accounting, operations, and other internal stakeholders to address questions involving indirect tax treatment.• Monitor legislative and regulatory updates affecting sales and use tax and incorporate changes into existing processes.• Review vendor tax documentation, including W-9 records, to help maintain accurate compliance files.• Administer income and franchise tax payments based on information supplied by the external accounting partner.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
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.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Germantown, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Germantown, Wisconsin. This role supports core accounting operations, financial reporting, and cost analysis while helping maintain accurate records across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, a solid understanding of tax-related filings, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries while completing detailed account reconciliations for areas such as cash, prepaids, accruals, and payroll. • Support monthly and annual closing activities by helping ensure financial data is recorded accurately and reports are delivered on schedule. • Produce recurring financial statements for subsidiaries and affiliated entities, verifying completeness and consistency across records. • Analyze manufacturing and operating cost trends by tracking unit cost variances and helping establish material and labor cost standards. • Develop cost of goods sold analyses and production-related reporting to support operational and financial decision-making. • Track capital spending activity, maintain fixed asset records, and reconcile related balances to the general ledger. • Oversee corporate credit card administration, including account monitoring and employee expense reimbursement review. • Prepare periodic bank reporting, assist with required tax filings such as annual 1099s, and contribute to audit support and other special projects as needed.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Franklin, WI
onsite
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

Sr. Accountant

Menomonee Falls, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to oversee core financial reporting activities and support operational decision-making. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate books, interpreting manufacturing performance, and delivering timely insight to finance and business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a solid grasp of close processes, and the ability to translate detailed financial data into meaningful recommendations. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule in alignment with U.S. accounting standards and company policies. • Create and assess journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain reliable financial records. • Manage general ledger activity and validate balance sheet accounts to support complete and accurate reporting. • Produce financial statements, internal management reporting, and analytical summaries for accounting and operational leadership. • Work closely with plant and operations leaders to review results, explain cost movements, and highlight opportunities to strengthen performance. • Support manufacturing finance activities such as product costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold analysis, and review of production-related variances. • Evaluate material, labor, overhead, spending, and volume trends to identify operational drivers and provide insight into business performance. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and monthly comparisons of actual results against financial targets. • Assist with inventory-related controls, including physical counts, cycle counts, reconciliations, reserve analysis, and audit readiness. • Use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and JD Edwards to analyze data, improve reporting quality, and deliver ad hoc financial insight for business decisions.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
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. This is a permanent placement opportunity offering full health insurance, bonus eligibility, 401k matching and over 3 weeks PTO to start. Responsibilities:• Prepare and manage receivables, service-related billings, utility costs, and other property-based invoices.• Enter and code vendor invoices accurately, coordinate issue resolution with suppliers, and support timely payment processing through established approval workflows.• Contribute to project accounting tasks by assisting with draw documentation, reviewing lien waivers, and tracking project payment activity.• Complete month-end accounting support activities such as accrual entries and recurring financial reports, including tax-related and receivables summary reporting.• Assist with general ledger analysis by researching account fluctuations and helping investigate monthly variances across a multi-entity organization.• Support annual budgeting efforts and perform reconciliations related to accounting records and property financial data.• Assist with generating financial and operational reports from the accounting platform and maintain organized electronic and office-based financial records.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
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

Payroll Tax Analyst

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a client in the recruiting for a Payroll Tax Analyst to join their team. Seeking an individual with 5-10 years of payroll tax compliance and payroll operations experience, including multi-state payroll tax processing and support for high-volume employee population required. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax filings, reconciliations, research, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This is a permanent placement opportunity offering competitive compensation package and a hybrid schedule. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage payroll tax compliance activities for federal, state, and local jurisdictions. </li><li>Process and reconcile payroll tax filings, deposits, amendments, and year-end reporting, including W-2s and related tax documents. </li><li>Support payroll processing in a multi-state environment with high employee volume and complex tax scenarios.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and agency inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>Maintain tax account registrations and ensure compliance with changing payroll tax laws and regulations. </li><li>Perform account reconciliations related to payroll taxes, garnishments, and general ledger payroll accounts. </li><li>Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee taxation and reporting. </li><li>Assist with audits, internal controls, process improvements, and documentation related to payroll tax operations. </li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and identify issues related to tax withholding, reciprocity, local taxes, and employee work/resident locations. </li><li>Contribute to system testing, implementations, and upgrades impacting payroll tax functionality. </li></ul>
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Lannon, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization in Lannon, Wisconsin. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity expected to run for at least six months and offers a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, with onsite support provided Monday through Thursday. The person in this role will contribute to daily accounting operations by managing payables, assisting with weekly payroll activities, and helping strengthen process consistency within a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities: • Manage a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, entry, and timely payment processing. • Support weekly payroll preparation by reviewing time records, identifying missing entries, and entering approved hours into the payroll system. • Coordinate invoice approval follow-up and maintain organized records to support accurate accounts payable documentation. • Assist with payment activities such as ACH transactions and check runs in alignment with internal accounting procedures. • Verify receiving paperwork and help reinforce controls that support an effective three-way matching process. • Contribute to the creation and refinement of standard operating procedures for accounts payable workflows. • Provide support related to accounting system updates, including activities connected to QuickBooks and JobBOSS/E2 process changes. • Partner with internal team members to handle additional accounting tasks as priorities shift in a fast-paced environment.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Sheboygan, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to contribute to daily finance operations for a nonprofit organization in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position focuses on ensuring accurate payment processing, organized recordkeeping, and dependable support for core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Responsibilities:• Process a steady volume of invoices and payments with accuracy while meeting established timelines.• Examine submitted invoices to confirm account coding, required approvals, and complete supporting documentation before payment.• Match vendor statements to internal records and investigate differences to resolve outstanding payment issues.• Assist with month-end accounting tasks, including account review and reconciliation activities.• Keep vendor files current and provide timely, thorough responses to payment-related questions.• Support audit preparation by organizing documentation and helping maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.• Work closely with finance and operational partners to identify opportunities for greater efficiency in payable processes.• Handle payment activities such as ACH transactions and check runs in accordance with established procedures.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

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
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z