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Payroll Clerk

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an organization in the energy and natural resources sector in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable handling clerical and HR system-related tasks with accuracy. The role will contribute to timely payroll processing, maintain employee records, and help ensure day-to-day administrative activities run smoothly. Responsibilities: • Process payroll-related transactions accurately and on schedule while verifying supporting information for completeness. • Maintain employee payroll records and update data within HR systems to reflect changes in status, pay, or deductions. • Perform clerical support tasks such as organizing documentation, entering information, and preparing payroll files for review. • Review payroll details to identify discrepancies, research issues, and assist with correcting errors in a timely manner. • Coordinate with internal teams to gather required information and ensure payroll activities align with company procedures. • Support routine operational workflows by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and responding to payroll-related inquiries. • Assist with record retention and ensure payroll documents are filed and stored in an orderly and confidential manner.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Evanston, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 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] Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Job Description The Head of Accounting will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations related to our condo property management activities. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.<ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations related to property management, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance for company-owned properties.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Manage the annual budget preparation process and provide ongoing support for budget monitoring and forecasting.</li><li>Conduct regular reconciliations of bank accounts, tenant ledgers, and other key financial accounts.</li><li>Collaborate with property managers to ensure accurate and timely rent collections, lease accounting, and expense reporting.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and responding to audit inquiries.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices.</li></ul>
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Des Plaines, IL
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Temporary / Contract
22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to support high-volume invoice operations for a Contract position based in Rosemont, Illinois. This role focuses on reviewing vendor invoices, coordinating approvals, and maintaining accurate payment records while meeting established service expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in resolving discrepancies, and a consistent approach to working within defined accounts payable procedures. Responsibilities:• Process invoices for an assigned group of vendors and ensure entries are completed accurately and on schedule.• Review invoice details for completeness, proper documentation, and potential duplicate submissions before payment is issued.• Apply established invoice naming standards and confirm the correct general ledger coding is included prior to approval routing.• Send invoices to the appropriate approvers and follow up as needed to keep processing timelines on track.• Investigate payment variances, missing information, and other exceptions by following standard procedures and escalating nonstandard requests to A/P leadership.• Record vendor credits promptly and verify that open invoices are available to offset credit balances appropriately.• Monitor work quality to reduce processing errors and take corrective action when discrepancies are identified.• Research overdue balances and communicate with relevant parties regarding outstanding payment issues.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Northbrook, IL
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality while supporting employee inquiries related to compensation. This is a long-term contract position that offers an opportunity to contribute to smooth payroll operations and compliance with all relevant regulations. Responsibilities: • Verify employee timesheets to ensure accurate documentation of hours worked. • Enter payroll data into spreadsheets and databases with precision and attention to detail. • Manage direct deposit requests, update banking information, and ensure timely payment processing. • Process paper checks and ensure proper documentation and signatures are completed before distribution. • Adjust payroll for bonuses, raises, commissions, and other compensation changes with accurate calculations. • Handle wage garnishments, ensuring deductions comply with legal requirements. • Maintain payroll records, including tax withholdings, employee benefits, and garnishments, ensuring compliance. • Generate and deliver payroll reports for management and internal departments, supporting audits and accounting functions. • Address employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, deductions, and related matters with professionalism. • Uphold confidentiality and compliance standards when managing sensitive payroll information.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Waukesha, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to provide dependable payroll support for a manufacturing organization in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This long-term contract opportunity is well suited for someone who can manage detailed payroll tasks, maintain accurate records, and respond effectively to employee and HR questions. The position plays an important role in keeping payroll operations organized, compliant, and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Enter and update payroll-related changes such as tax withholding elections, payment corrections, banking updates, and employee-authorized deductions with a high level of accuracy.• Maintain payroll logs, tracking tools, and related records to support timely handling of reimbursements, referral payments, severance activity, and other payroll items.• Administer wage garnishment activity by reviewing orders, applying deductions correctly, and ensuring required actions are completed on time.• Audit timekeeping information for completeness and accuracy before transferring approved hours into the payroll system for processing.• Organize and maintain payroll and HR documentation, including onboarding records, separation paperwork, and other confidential employee files.• Act as a knowledgeable resource for employees and HR partners by answering questions related to payroll processes, systems, and supporting documentation.• Partner with payroll team members to keep process guides and training materials accurate, updated, and easy to access.• Follow established payroll procedures and identify areas where documentation or workflows should be clarified or improved.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily revenue and payment operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing customer account activity in a fast-paced business environment. The selected candidate will help maintain accurate receivable records, apply incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances while contributing to efficient billing and collection processes. Responsibilities: • Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely billing activity. • Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure account accuracy. • Monitor open balances and conduct commercial collection follow-up with customers to encourage prompt payment. • Reconcile account activity by reviewing deductions, short payments, and unapplied cash, then resolve issues as needed. • Communicate with internal teams and external customers regarding billing questions, payment status, and account concerns. • Prepare receivable reports and aging updates to help track collection progress and outstanding balances. • Support cash collection efforts by documenting follow-up activity and escalating high-risk accounts when appropriate.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Des Plaines, IL
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to support daily logistics, inventory handling, and material movement operations for a client of ours in Rosemont. This contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent is ideal for someone who is organized, safety-conscious, and comfortable coordinating both inbound and outbound shipments in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help keep shipping, receiving, and inventory processes running smoothly while working closely with the shipping and receiving lead and reporting to the Facilities Manager. Responsibilities:• Coordinate carrier pickups based on customer order instructions and prepare outbound shipments to meet required timelines.• Package, label, and process parcels and freight for internal departments, tenant organizations, and external office locations.• Prepare bills of lading and complete carrier documentation accurately while following shipping compliance requirements.• Maintain stock of shipping supplies and organize materials needed for daily packing and distribution activities.• Receive incoming goods, verify deliveries, distribute materials to the appropriate requestors, and record receipts.• Secure outbound freight by palletizing, banding, shrink wrapping, or coordinating crating services when specialized packaging is needed.• Inspect and accept sensitive deliveries such as hazardous materials, biohazard samples, gas cylinders, and gas samples, confirming items are undamaged and safe before sign-off.• Monitor designated dock and storage areas to ensure cylinders and other regulated materials are stored correctly and safely.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Coordinator of Payroll

Crystal Lake, IL
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Coordinator of Payroll to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a college environment in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This is a Contract position responsible for managing bi-weekly payroll activities, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring adherence to applicable tax and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, multi-state payroll administration, and payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit transactions are completed correctly and on schedule • Review and complete payroll corrections such as retroactive payments, manual checks, voided payments, reissued checks, gross-up calculations, and deposit reversals as needed • Set up and maintain payroll earning and deduction codes for items including benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, deferred compensation, and union-related withholdings • Oversee payroll schedules, key processing dates, and submission deadlines to keep payroll operations running smoothly and on time • Prepare, reconcile, and submit required payroll tax filings, unemployment reports, workers’ compensation reporting, and year-end documents including W-2s • Monitor payroll practices for compliance with federal and state regulations, retirement plan rules, and other statutory requirements affecting employee pay • Administer wage garnishments and other required or voluntary deductions while confirming accurate calculation, withholding, and remittance • Maintain payroll-related tax and unemployment accounts for employees working in multiple states, including remote work jurisdictions where registration is required • Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, support reporting activities, and uphold documentation retention standards in line with regulatory guidelines
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Libertyville, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 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]. What You'll DoThe primary purpose of this role is to effectively, efficiently, and ethically manage financial records, support tax preparation, and engage with clients as needed.<ul><li>Bookkeeping & General Ledger: Maintain accurate and timely financial records by recording all transactions with proper categorization. Ensure daily reconciliation of entries and uphold a clean, organized, and up-to-date general ledger.</li><li>Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage accounts payable, process invoices, and ensure timely payments. Handle accounts receivable, including invoicing clients and monitoring collections.</li><li>Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for management review.</li><li>Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations: Perform daily reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly.</li><li>Tax Preparation Support: Assist with the preparation and filing of various tax returns (e.g., federal, state, local) by gathering necessary financial documents and ensuring all required information is complete and accurate.</li><li>Payroll Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for clients, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits, and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.</li></ul>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a downtown Milwaukee client in the recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join our team and provide hands-on support to the Controller. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of transactional accounting tasks and general ledger (GL) work. Experience in the real estate or construction industry is highly desirable, though not required. This is permanent placement opportunity offering full health insurance benefits package, 3+ weeks vacation, 401k matching and paid parking. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process day-to-day accounting transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with posting journal entries and maintaining the general ledger.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close procedures.</li><li>Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely, accurate manner.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and management reports under the direction of the Controller.</li><li>Help with invoicing, expense tracking, and credit card reconciliations.</li><li>Maintain organized accounting records and documentation in compliance with company policies and industry standards.</li><li>Coordinate with the Controller for ad-hoc projects and reporting as required.</li><li>Leverage prior real estate or construction accounting experience in handling multiple entities, project costing, or job tracking, if applicable.</li></ul>
2026-05-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Palatine, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Responsibilities:• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting activities.• Assist in the preparation and distribution of timely financial statements.• Develop supporting schedules and financial statements aligned with monthly closing processes.• Manage corporate tax-related tasks, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure accurate financial data.• Leverage expertise in large-scale accounting systems to streamline processes and reporting.• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within the accounting department. Benefits<ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Elk Grove Village, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing nonprofit organization in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This position works closely with the Controller and offers broad exposure to core accounting activities, making it an excellent opportunity for an early-career candidate who wants to build strong operational and reporting experience. The role is designed for someone who enjoys contributing ideas, supporting a collaborative finance team, and taking ownership of meaningful accounting work in a multi-state environment.Salary Range: $60K-65KExceptional Benefits:<ul><li> Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees AND entire family - employer-paid</li><li>Pension program (employer-funded) - no employee contributions required</li><li>Annuity program (additional employer-funded retirement benefit)</li><li>80 hours of PTO + 40 hours of sick time, front-loaded annually (0–10 years of service)</li><li>8 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving</li></ul>Responsibilities:• Manage routine accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and supporting the monthly closing process.• Produce and review financial information such as income statements, balance sheet support schedules, and other reports needed for leadership review.• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and related records to maintain accurate financial data.• Provide dependable support for accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and processed within required timelines.• Assist with payroll-related accounting support and help monitor cash activity to support daily finance operations.• Maintain organized financial documentation and uphold consistent recordkeeping practices across accounting processes.• Use QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting work and contribute to system-related initiatives, including support for a transition to Sage.• Recommend process enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and documentation within the accounting function.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Niles, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 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] Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide. We have a strong rotational program that allows for accelerated development at all levels in our team. Position Responsibilities: <ul><li>The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in day-to-day accounting operations, providing comprehensive support in general ledger and cost accounting functions to the Controller and key executives</li><li>As a Staff Accountant, you will handle a variety of tasks including fixed assets, inventory, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, leases, tax, and cost accounting functions such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial reviews</li><li>You will journal entries, prepare account analyses on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, and communicate findings to key stakeholders</li><li>This role will prepare and send business reports to internal users, including management and executives, to support the development of annual business plans and forecasts</li><li>Additionally, you will assist in identifying and implementing process improvements, and research reconciling items and their resolutions</li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul>
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Des Plaines, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is up to $75,000-$80,000 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] Role Description This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, expense allocation, account analysis and reconciliation. The Staff Accountant will also provide support during the external audit process, monthly financial close, completion of government surveys, and various other tasks. This role requires the individual to be in the office Mon. – Thur. and work from home Fri., with location at Rosemont, IL.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Brookfield, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant for a Brookfield, WI area organization. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting essential accounting functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and a commitment to delivering precise and timely financial information. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial documentation.• Perform reconciliations for accounts such as bank statements and general ledger accounts.• Assist in the month-end closing process to ensure timely reporting.• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities efficiently.• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.• Support the preparation of financial reports and other documentation as needed.• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function.• Handle additional tasks as assigned to support the department's goals.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z