We are looking for a skilled Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for multiple store locations in Appleton, Wisconsin. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with both internal policies and regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic, multi-location environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll records with precision and ensure accuracy for assigned locations.<br>• Review and validate weekly timecards, including adjustments for paid and unpaid time, such as leaves of absence.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, providing timely updates to employees and management.<br>• Enter and maintain accurate data for new hires and terminations in the Human Resources Information System.<br>• Prepare and provide wage verification documentation for external requests.<br>• Safeguard sensitive payroll information, handling all data with confidentiality and discretion.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.<br>• Utilize payroll software systems to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This is permanent placement opportunity offering full benefits package, generous time off, 401k matching and paid parking. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><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>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting payroll activities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a global manufacturing organization while driving process improvements and efficiency.</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>• Oversee the payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely calculations and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.</p><p>• Record daily financial transactions and reconcile accounts to maintain accuracy and completeness in the general ledger.</p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports and ensuring timely submission of accurate data.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to enhance financial systems, processes, and procedures for improved reporting and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation to support audits and internal controls.</p><p>• Support budgeting and financial planning activities by providing data analysis and projections.</p><p>• Provide financial insights and assistance to internal stakeholders across various departments.</p><p>• Serve as a backup for accounts payable functions and assist with other operational needs as required.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial operations while supporting the Chief Financial Officer and Controller. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting practices, including tax filings, financial reporting, and general ledger management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee electronic timesheet reporting systems, including training employees, managing job setups, and ensuring accurate data entry.<br>• Prepare monthly intercompany entries with proper documentation and ensure timely posting.<br>• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and Contra accounts.<br>• Assist in the preparation and issuance of accurate monthly financial reports.<br>• Handle sales and use tax filings across multiple states.<br>• Manage daily banking tasks, including bank deposits and generating positive pay files.<br>• Process payroll-related tasks such as bonuses and advances, ensuring timely communication.<br>• Record recurring job cost entries and verify the accuracy of general ledger accounts.<br>• Support various accounting department projects, including audits, budgeting, and forecasting.<br>• Facilitate year-end tasks such as preparation and reporting of 1099 forms.
<p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a team in Oshkosh, WI. In this position, you will play a key role managing core accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This role offers an opportunity to positively impact the organization’s financial integrity and operational effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review journal entries for various account types such as cash, prepaids, fixed assets, and inventory, maintaining timeliness and precision.</li><li>Manage daily bank reconciliations and promptly resolve any outstanding transactions to assist with an efficient month-end close process.</li><li>Track and record inventory activities, including adjustments for physical counts, price changes, and product updates.</li><li>Oversee fixed asset management, including processing additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations across relevant entities.</li><li>Coordinate intercompany and intracompany transactions, performing reconciliations and communicating necessary charges.</li><li>Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, addressing discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Support all general ledger functions and month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with internal policies and external accounting standards.</li><li>Recommend improvements to financial reporting practices and accounting processes to drive operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while supporting critical decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and attention to detail to lead financial close activities, prepare detailed reports, and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.</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>• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and analyze balances to maintain accuracy and compliance with established policies.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements, providing insights into trends, variances, and potential issues.</p><p>• Develop and maintain detailed financial, costing, and operational reports to support organizational decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct complex bank and account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring resolution.</p><p>• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.</p><p>• Manage fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements and the documentation of accounting procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis to support financial performance tracking.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure reliable financial information and compliance.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Cost Accounting Manager to join our manufacturing team in the greater Plymouth, Wisconsin area. In this critical role, you will oversee accounting operations, with a strong focus on cost accounting and financial reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with leadership and contribute to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of the organization.</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>• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely monthly closings.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with precision.</p><p>• Oversee inventory and cost balances while investigating and addressing any discrepancies.</p><p>• Provide functional oversight for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities carried out by the accounting team.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations to refine labor routings, work centers, and overhead cost drivers.</p><p>• Develop and refine standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to improve cost visibility.</p><p>• Generate detailed margin and cost reports for products, product families, and jobs.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparations.</p><p>• Document and enhance accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen cost reporting and operational insights.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Cost Accountant to oversee and enhance cost accounting operations within a multi-site manufacturing environment in Butler, Wisconsin. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate inventory valuation, analyzing cost structures, and improving financial performance. The position requires close collaboration with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to optimize product costing and drive profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and maintain comprehensive standard costing systems, including the allocation of material, labor, and overhead costs.<br>• Conduct detailed cost roll-ups, review bills of materials, and analyze production routings to ensure accurate product cost structures.<br>• Evaluate cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances, and purchase price discrepancies to identify areas for improvement.<br>• Update and refine standard costs, labor rates, and overhead rates to reflect operational changes.<br>• Track, analyze, and reconcile job costs for major tooling projects, ensuring financial accuracy.<br>• Act as a subject matter expert on production reporting processes to understand their impact on financial outcomes.<br>• Supervise inventory accounting processes for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, ensuring accurate valuation.<br>• Lead inventory reconciliations and physical inventory counts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.<br>• Analyze slow-moving or obsolete inventory and prepare reserves as necessary.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records, ensuring accurate accounting for additions and disposals, while managing depreciation schedules.
We are looking for an organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations for a team. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing clerical tasks, accurate recordkeeping, and helpful front-line service. The role will contribute to smooth office workflows by handling communication, maintaining information, and assisting with benefits-related administrative needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Answer and direct incoming calls through a multi-line phone system while providing courteous and attentive assistance<br>• Enter, update, and verify information in office records and internal databases with a high level of accuracy<br>• Support employees, visitors, and internal teams by responding to routine questions and resolving basic administrative issues<br>• Prepare, organize, and maintain documents, files, and correspondence to keep office materials accessible and current<br>• Assist with scheduling, general office coordination, and other day-to-day administrative activities as needed<br>• Provide administrative support related to benefits functions, including handling forms, tracking documentation, and maintaining confidential records