<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a client-focused accounting team in Janesville, Wisconsin. This role is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can oversee return reviews, guide client engagements, and lead staff development with confidence. The position offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative environment while helping improve efficiency, service quality, and long-term departmental success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the review of individual, business, fiduciary, and related tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by addressing tax-related questions, requesting outstanding information, discussing planning strategies, and presenting completed returns.</p><p>• Coordinate engagement flow by assigning work across team members, balancing priorities, and keeping projects moving efficiently through completion.</p><p>• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to tax team members to support skill development and strengthen team performance.</p><p>• Evaluate client situations to uncover tax-saving opportunities and deliver practical recommendations aligned with their financial goals.</p><p>• Track filing calendars and engagement milestones to help maintain on-time delivery during both peak and non-peak periods.</p><p>• Contribute ideas that enhance internal procedures, increase operational efficiency, and improve the overall client experience.</p><p>• Partner with firm leadership to manage workload distribution, maintain strong client relationships, and support departmental objectives.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager - Public to join a client-focused accounting team. This position is responsible for leading tax engagements across individual and business returns while serving as a trusted advisor on planning, compliance, and tax strategy. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor staff, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to process improvements that support an efficient and high-quality tax practice.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and final review of federal and state tax filings for individuals, businesses, and related entities, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.<br>• Manage a portfolio of client engagements by providing practical guidance on tax matters, planning opportunities, and projected liabilities throughout the year.<br>• Analyze complex tax questions and conduct research to support sound conclusions, recommendations, and client advice.<br>• Supervise and develop team members involved in return preparation, offering direction, feedback, and support to strengthen performance.<br>• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both clients and internal staff to encourage clear communication and dependable service.<br>• Assess engagement performance and identify ways to improve workflow, consistency, and overall efficiency within the tax function.<br>• Stay current on federal and state tax law developments through continuing education, technical resources, and industry training.<br>• Meet with clients to understand their financial position, evaluate tax exposure, and recommend appropriate planning strategies.<br>• Support additional tax-related projects and department needs as business priorities require.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations related to accounts receivable and accounts payable in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role involves managing daily transactions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and maintaining accuracy across all financial processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Controller to uphold strong internal controls and drive efficient workflows.</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>• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other key documents to assess the company’s financial position.</p><p>• Develop and implement internal control procedures to enhance financial reliability and compliance.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate journal entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Credit/Collections Analyst to manage overdue accounts and maintain effective collection strategies.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflows and enhance system automation.</p><p>• Facilitate sales tax audits and ensure compliance with exemption certificate records.</p><p>• Assign and review tasks for accounting staff, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.</p><p>• Provide training and guidance to team members to improve performance and maintain high standards.</p><p>• Address additional duties as required to support financial operations.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting for our Wisconsin location. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee month-end activities, maintain general ledger integrity, and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of accounting standards, and the confidence to work across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, posting adjustments, and ensuring the general ledger is complete and accurate.<br>• Examine financial activity across accounts, interpret trends in assets, liabilities, and equity, and help summarize the organization’s current and expected financial position.<br>• Produce month-end reporting packages for leadership, including balance sheet support, profit and loss review, and other financial analyses needed for decision-making.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and other key balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Oversee account structure maintenance by establishing new accounts as needed and confirming transactions are recorded to the appropriate ledger categories.<br>• Monitor fixed asset records, including construction in progress, and maintain depreciation schedules to support accurate monthly expense recognition.<br>• Review supporting journals and payment activity for errors, completeness, and proper coding, including invoices, checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions.<br>• Support year-end accounting activities by closing accounts, preparing audit schedules, and assisting with tax return support and external financial statement audits.<br>• Perform analysis related to unbilled revenue, billing summaries, and other recurring monthly accounting items to improve reporting accuracy and completeness.
<p>We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. This position will handle core accounting activities across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance while helping ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage routine accounting tasks in a structured environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>**ON-SITE ONLY - NOT REMOTE**</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payment activities to maintain accurate accounts payable records.</p><p>• Record incoming customer payments, monitor outstanding balances, and support accounts receivable follow-up to promote timely collections.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate backup, ensuring transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.</p><p>• Perform daily account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, research variances, and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of financial data by reviewing account activity and supporting month-end and periodic closing tasks.</p><p>• Assist with costing-related analysis by tracking expenses and validating financial details tied to operational activity.</p><p>• Review invoice and transaction information for completeness, coding accuracy, and compliance with internal accounting practices.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a Sheboygan County client in the recruiting for a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day payables activity and support timely month-end close preparation. This role will also assist with key inventory/cost accounting functions including supporting costing, bill of materials maintenance, and cycle count processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and experience in a manufacturing or inventory-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent placement opportunity offering full benefits, annual bonus eligibility and generous 401k match.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounts payable activities, including invoice review, coding, entry, and payment processing</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain accurate AP records and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis</li><li>Prepare and support monthly account reconciliations and variance analyses</li><li>Assist with product costing and cost updates to ensure accurate inventory valuation</li><li>Maintain and update bill of materials data in the ERP system</li><li>Support cycle count programs, investigate inventory discrepancies, and help ensure inventory accuracy</li><li>Partner with operations, purchasing, and production teams to support inventory and cost accounting processes</li><li>Help identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and internal controls</li><li>Assist with audit requests and ad hoc reporting as needed</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial documentation.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for accounts such as bank statements and general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Assist in the month-end closing process to ensure timely reporting.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities efficiently.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Support the preparation of financial reports and other documentation as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function.</p><p>• Handle additional tasks as assigned to support the department's goals.</p>