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20 results for Accountant Entry Level in Waukesha, WI

Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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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.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Edgerton, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to support core financial operations for a growing organization in Edgerton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to a well-organized accounting function. The role offers the chance to apply hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and ledger activity while working in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule. • Record customer payments, monitor outstanding balances, and help maintain timely accounts receivable activity. • Prepare and post journal entries to keep financial records complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting needs. • Reconcile bank statements and investigate discrepancies to support reliable cash and account balances. • Maintain general ledger activity by reviewing transactions and correcting inconsistencies when needed. • Enter accounting data into financial systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Assist with routine financial reporting and provide accounting support for monthly closing activities.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Brookfield, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Staff Accountant ConsultantDo you love consulting but crave a place where you are part of a team, not just passing through? This role gives you the variety and challenge of project work while still providing a stable home base and a group of people who know your name, value your strengths, and support your career path. About the RoleWe are looking for a staff accountant consultant who enjoys stepping into new environments, solving problems, and helping teams stay on track financially. You will work on project assignments that vary in length, complexity, and industry, giving you a chance to grow quickly and keep your work fresh. Even though the projects change, your home base does not. You will always have a steady team behind you to support your success. What You Will Own• Key daily and monthly accounting tasks depending on the project needs• Month end close responsibilities such as journal entries and account reconciliations• Support for financial reporting and pulling timely and accurate data• Assisting with AP, AR, or general ledger work depending on the client environment• Reviewing transactions for accuracy and proper coding• Audit and year end support including schedules, documentation, and data pulls• Offering quick process improvements that help stabilize client accounting functions What You Bring• A curious and adaptable mindset with a genuine love of learning• Strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly understand new processes• Excel proficiency including lookups and managing data sets• Experience with a variety of ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage, or QuickBooks• Strong communication skills and the confidence to step into new environments with a calm and positive approach• Ability to manage your workload proactively and stay organized across changing projects Why This Role Stands Out• You get the excitement of new challenges and new clients without ever feeling like a temporary hire• Your home team provides stability, mentorship, and a true sense of belonging• You build a wide range of experience quickly which accelerates your career path• You make a real impact by stepping into organizations that need your support right away• You gain exposure to different industries, systems, and leadership stylesIf you love the idea of consulting but want a place that feels like home, this is the perfect blend of variety, stability, and growth.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee electronic timesheet reporting systems, including training employees, managing job setups, and ensuring accurate data entry. • Prepare monthly intercompany entries with proper documentation and ensure timely posting. • Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and Contra accounts. • Assist in the preparation and issuance of accurate monthly financial reports. • Handle sales and use tax filings across multiple states. • Manage daily banking tasks, including bank deposits and generating positive pay files. • Process payroll-related tasks such as bonuses and advances, ensuring timely communication. • Record recurring job cost entries and verify the accuracy of general ledger accounts. • Support various accounting department projects, including audits, budgeting, and forecasting. • Facilitate year-end tasks such as preparation and reporting of 1099 forms.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Jackson, WI
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Temporary to Hire
47 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to join a team in the Jackson, WI area in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can take ownership of core accounting activities, support accurate financial reporting, and contribute across day-to-day transactional and month-end functions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing priorities with precision, and using accounting systems and Excel to keep financial operations organized and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily accounting activities, including preparing and posting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.• Complete bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis, researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.• Support the month-end close process by reviewing general ledger activity and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.• Process check payments and verify coding accuracy so expenses and other financial items are assigned to the appropriate accounts.• Gather employee time information and coordinate payroll submission with the external payroll provider.• Track and manage cost allocations tied to projects or jobs, adding insight into spending and profitability where applicable.• Work within Microsoft Dynamics 365, Great Plains, or related accounting platforms to maintain financial data and reporting integrity.• Use Excel, including pivot tables, to analyze financial information and prepare schedules or supporting documentation as needed.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

West Bend, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a Contract assignment supporting a manufacturing organization in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step into a fast-moving environment, help strengthen day-to-day financial operations, and contribute to improved accuracy across core accounting processes. The position offers broad exposure to operational accounting activities, close collaboration with internal stakeholders, and the possibility of extending beyond the initial engagement based on business needs. Responsibilities: • Perform account and bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Support monthly close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and assisting with closing schedules. • Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, payment coordination, and check issuance. • Assist with payroll-related administration by gathering, verifying, and organizing employee time and attendance information. • Provide day-to-day accounting support across multiple functions to help stabilize and improve financial operations. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and ensure transactions are recorded completely and accurately. • Work within the company’s Microsoft Dynamics-based system to enter, review, and manage financial data. • Partner with leadership and on-site team members to identify issues, support corrective actions, and improve accounting workflows.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 42 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting activities for a Contract position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role will focus on loan accounting, cash application, reconciliations, and financial reporting while helping maintain accurate records across banking and general ledger activity. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, sound judgment in resolving discrepancies, and the ability to manage detailed financial data in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Manage the recording of loan funding activity, borrower payments, interest, and related charges within accounting and loan tracking platforms.• Perform recurring reconciliations between subledgers, bank records, and the general ledger to confirm accuracy and identify variances promptly.• Support the preparation of financial reporting materials for investors by compiling schedules and maintaining reliable supporting documentation.• Monitor debt-related requirements by calculating covenant metrics and preparing periodic compliance reporting.• Maintain reserve calculations associated with loan losses, including updates to estimates and related accounting support.• Review daily bank deposit information, prepare cash receipt records, and ensure incoming funds are posted to the correct project or funding source.• Investigate unapplied or unclear receipts by researching internal and external records, following up with relevant parties, and resolving open items in a timely manner.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing reconciliations, audit support, and organized financial files for receivables and related transactions. • Proven experience in senior-level accounting work with responsibility for month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger accuracy.• Strong background in account reconciliation and bank reconciliation, with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.• Hands-on knowledge of loan accounting or loan servicing activities, including payment application and agreement-related tracking.• Experience supporting debt compliance reporting, covenant calculations, or other borrowing-related accounting requirements.• Familiarity with daily cash receipts processing and accounts receivable activities in a multi-source funding environment.• Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems, including experience working with Abila MIP or comparable financial software.• Ability to organize detailed documentation, maintain accuracy under deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Brookfield, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant for a growing service company in Brookfield. This is a hybrid role offering 2 days remote. Job Responsibilities:• Ownership of 10th cycle commissions• Corporate Credit Card expense management (Brex). Create and book Journal Entries to record the expenses, ensures users are completing expense reports properly, etc.• Ownership of Accounts Payable• Daily Cash reconciliation and Journal Entries (Bank to G/L)• Prepare and book various Journal Entries in Sage Intacct for Month End Close• Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations and Accrual Analysis• Various Month End duties as assigned• Complete Monthly and Quarterly SALT returns• Assist with gathering financial information needed for the annual Audit• Develop strong proficiency in Sage Intacct system and accurately record transactions• Ad hoc Analysis as requested• Maintain safe custody of assets and financial records• Maintain adequate accounting policies, procedures, and controls• Process Improvements and Kaizen within the Finance Team• Other duties as assigned
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is essential in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting key financial processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a commitment to excellence, and a proactive approach to improving financial operations. Responsibilities: • Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly, review daily cash receipts, and perform quarterly reconciliation of subsequent receipts. • Prepare, record, and verify journal entries while identifying and resolving discrepancies within the general ledger. • Oversee and enhance internal controls, ensuring adherence to accounting procedures and practices. • Manage and maintain insurance policies, including requesting certificates of insurance as needed. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements, as well as organizational policies. • Create, analyze, and present monthly and ad-hoc financial reports to support decision-making processes. • Collaborate with internal and external auditors by preparing workpapers and documentation for audits. • Assist in the annual budgeting process, year-end close activities, and variance analysis. • Serve as a backup for accounts payable functions and provide general support to the Director of Finance and Analytics. • Update and maintain the department’s policy and procedure manual to reflect current practices.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
1 - 1 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Data Entry Clerk to support billing and administrative operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, accurate, and comfortable handling invoicing, account research, and written communication. The person in this role will help maintain timely financial records while assisting with statement preparation and issue resolution. Responsibilities: • Create accounts receivable invoices accurately and organize them for outgoing distribution • Investigate billing-related questions by reviewing records and identifying the source of discrepancies • Resolve invoice and account issues in a timely manner to support accurate customer balances • Prepare monthly account statements and ensure supporting correspondence is completed as needed • Enter and update financial and customer information with a high level of accuracy • Maintain organized documentation for invoices, statements, and related communications • Communicate clearly in writing when responding to billing matters or preparing account correspondence
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Senior Project Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to oversee the financial activity of a portfolio of rental housing projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate property-level accounting, supporting budgeting and cash planning, and delivering timely reporting for stakeholders and leadership. The position also plays a key role in compliance activities, audit coordination, and collaboration with operational teams to strengthen financial performance and resolve accounting issues across assigned projects. Responsibilities: • Maintain complete and accurate financial records for assigned properties, including rental revenue, operating costs, maintenance expenses, utilities, taxes, and other project-related transactions. • Prepare monthly journal entries for accruals, prepaid items, intercompany charges, payroll allocations, reimbursements, and other recurring accounting activity. • Oversee balance sheet activity by reconciling accounts, monitoring cash positions, and ensuring accounting treatment aligns with generally accepted accounting principles. • Administer banking transactions such as account transfers and positive pay activity while tracking restricted and unrestricted cash balances appropriately. • Monitor tenant receivables by documenting approvals, reviewing aging activity, and maintaining reserve calculations for uncollectible balances. • Partner with property managers, operations staff, investors, and external stakeholders to address subledger discrepancies, project concerns, and financial questions. • Contribute to annual budgets and ongoing forecasts by evaluating expected revenue, expenses, and cash flow trends and identifying opportunities to improve results. • Produce monthly financial statements and variance analysis for each project, giving leadership and stakeholders clear insight into operational and financial performance. • Support compliance obligations by reviewing governing agreements, establishing accounting procedures for new entities, managing project audits, completing required annual reporting, and recording construction draw activity when applicable.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 54000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations for a growing organization in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with data, and confident handling vendor invoices and payment activity. The role will work closely with accounting personnel to keep payables current, reconcile records, and help maintain reliable financial documentation. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the proper account coding, and enter them into the accounting system in a timely manner. • Manage the full invoice workflow from receipt through approval, ensuring payment deadlines are met and documentation is complete. • Prepare and process regular check runs while confirming payment amounts, vendor details, and supporting records. • Reconcile bank activity and related accounts to identify discrepancies and support accurate month-end reporting. • Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and unmatched invoice items. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and ensure records are accessible for audits and internal review. • Monitor outstanding obligations and help keep the accounts payable ledger accurate and up to date.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a respected full-service business law firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully onsite and offers the chance to contribute to a stable, collaborative finance team within a well-established organization. The person in this role will help keep payable operations accurate, organized, and responsive while supporting day-to-day financial activity and related projects. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, verify supporting details, and assign accurate coding before processing for payment. • Create and maintain vendor records, respond to payment-related questions, and ensure supplier information remains up to date. • Manage employee reimbursement submissions and assist with scheduled weekly and monthly disbursement cycles, including ACH and check payments. • Handle benefit-related invoices and provide support for questions connected to those transactions. • Maintain complete accounts payable documentation and follow established procedures to support compliance and audit readiness. • Contribute to broader accounts payable activities and assist the finance team with departmental initiatives and special projects.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

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 retail organization in Hartland, Wisconsin on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage a busy invoice workflow while maintaining accuracy across domestic and international payables. The role will contribute to timely payment operations, account reconciliation, and month-end support in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee a large volume of accounts payable activity, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately within established timelines. • Administer international voucher processing and maintain proper documentation for cross-border transactions. • Record and reconcile landed cost entries to support accurate inventory and financial reporting. • Perform general ledger reconciliations related to payables and resolve variances in a timely manner. • Research vendor statement issues, invoice discrepancies, and payment exceptions, then drive issues through resolution. • Assist with month-end close activities by preparing payables data, supporting reports, and validating account balances. • Partner with purchasing, receiving, and other internal teams to ensure payments are completed correctly and on schedule. • Use accounting systems and Excel-based analysis to track payables activity, monitor exceptions, and improve processing accuracy.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oconomowoc, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
56000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations for an organization based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling high-volume invoice activity with accuracy. The role focuses on timely payment processing, maintaining clean records, and helping ensure vendor transactions are completed efficiently. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign proper accounting codes, and prepare them for entry into the payment system. • Process vendor invoices in a timely manner while maintaining complete and well-organized documentation. • Coordinate scheduled check runs and confirm that approved payments are issued according to company timelines. • Reconcile accounts payable records with vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to resolution. • Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to clarify billing questions and resolve payment concerns. • Maintain accurate financial data within the accounting system to support reporting and audit readiness.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

S&U Tax Accountant

Hartland, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented S&U Tax Accountant to join a retail organization in Hartland, Wisconsin on a Contract basis. This position focuses on supporting multi-state sales and use tax compliance while contributing to broader accounting activities that help maintain accurate financial operations. The role is fully onsite during standard business hours and offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting and operational partners in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions with a high level of accuracy and timeliness. • Maintain exemption certificates and organize tax records to support compliance and documentation needs. • Assist with audits, notices, and other tax-related reviews by gathering information and responding to requests. • Research indirect tax rules and track regulatory updates that may affect filing obligations or business practices. • Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to address tax questions, resolve discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy. • Contribute to general accounting tasks such as reconciliations, journal entry support, and related financial analysis. • Participate in workplace safety initiatives through involvement with the company’s Safety Committee. • Provide support for insurance administration, reporting, and associated documentation as needed.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Waukesha, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee shared services operations and provide dependable financial support for the broader finance organization in Wisconsin. This position guides key transactional accounting activities, strengthens month-end close performance, and partners with finance leadership to improve how work is delivered across teams. The role also plays an important part in building efficient processes, supporting accurate reporting, and developing a high-performing staff. Responsibilities: • Shape and carry out a shared services roadmap that aligns staffing, workflows, and systems with finance department goals. • Direct daily operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash application, expense administration, and general ledger support to ensure reliable service delivery. • Lead the transition of appropriate accounting activities into a centralized service structure by creating consistent procedures, communication practices, and service expectations with plant locations. • Oversee monthly close activities, including review of subledgers, general ledger accuracy, and maintenance of the chart of accounts within the ERP environment. • Ensure vendors are paid accurately and on schedule while resolving invoice discrepancies, approval issues, and period-end cutoff matters. • Manage payroll administration and related compliance responsibilities, including tax filings, retirement funding support, and annual testing requirements. • Supervise treasury-related tasks such as cash position monitoring, bank reconciliations, wire activity, and intercompany balancing while identifying opportunities to streamline banking practices. • Maintain fixed asset and lease accounting records, monitor capital project capitalization, and prepare related journal entries and reconciliations. • Establish performance measures and drive process improvement initiatives that increase standardization, accuracy, and operational efficiency across shared services. • Recruit, coach, and develop team members while partnering with plant controllers, purchasing, and finance leaders to resolve issues and support strong cross-functional alignment.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z