We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and financial reporting for our Milwaukee, Wisconsin team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, strengthening accounting processes, and delivering timely analysis that supports sound financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, and compliance-related financial administration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly account reconciliations across the general ledger, review daily cash receipt activity, and perform periodic follow-up reconciliation work as needed.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, monitor ledger activity for accuracy, and investigate variances or inconsistencies to ensure reliable financial records.<br>• Enhance accounting workflows by supporting effective internal controls and refining documented procedures across finance operations.<br>• Contribute to financial analysis by assisting with variance reviews and helping explain shifts in results against expectations.<br>• Oversee insurance records, maintain policy documentation, and coordinate certificates of insurance on both an annual and as-needed basis.<br>• Support adherence to financial reporting and regulatory obligations by preparing documentation for applicable federal, state, and local compliance requirements.<br>• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports, interpret results, and help improve reporting capabilities across accounting systems and platforms.<br>• Prepare audit schedules and supporting workpapers, respond to auditor requests, and assist with both internal and external audit activities.<br>• Participate in budget support, year-end close tasks, policy and procedure updates, and provide backup assistance for accounts payable functions as needed.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a growing finance team in Washington County, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in overseeing accurate financial records, managing the monthly close cycle, and ensuring the organization meets financial reporting and compliance expectations within a public-company environment. The role offers strong visibility to leadership, opportunities to improve accounting processes, and the ability to lead and develop a team while supporting the organization's continued growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration, call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect with me on LinkedIn.</strong> 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><ul><li>Oversee journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure complete and accurate general ledger activity.</li><li>Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.</li><li>Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, research discrepancies, and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules, including analysis of account activity and variances.</li><li>Review accruals, account classifications, and expense treatment to ensure compliance with accounting policies and applicable standards.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice accuracy, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor records, and aging reports.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and accounting discrepancies.</li><li>Lead audit preparation and support external audits by organizing documentation, explaining account activity, and coordinating compliance testing.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and audit-ready documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Provide leadership, guidance, and development to accounting staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with finance leadership and other departments to support reporting requirements, business decisions, and organizational objectives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to provide strong financial leadership for an industrial organization in Oconomowoc. This role will guide accounting and operational finance activities, deliver meaningful analysis to leadership, and help drive sound business decisions. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with manufacturing finance knowledge and a practical, collaborative approach to supporting performance and growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as a key finance partner to executive and operations leaders, offering insight that supports strategic and day-to-day decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and interpret monthly financial results, including statements, operating trends, and performance metrics for leadership review.</p><p>• Manage the budgeting cycle, regular forecasts, and longer-term financial plans to align resources with business objectives.</p><p>• Evaluate results against targets, highlight risks or gaps, and recommend actions to improve financial and operational performance.</p><p>• Oversee product costing and standard cost practices, ensuring reliable valuation methods across manufacturing activities.</p><p>• Analyze production-related variances such as labor, materials, overhead, scrap, and efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while maintaining accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Lead the accounting function, including oversight of payables, receivables, payroll, inventory accounting, fixed assets, cash activity, and general ledger processes.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess margins, profitability, capital investments, process improvements, and other initiatives that affect business performance.</p><p>• Support upgrades to financial processes and systems when needed, with a focus on efficiency, reporting quality, and control effectiveness.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and provide strong financial stewardship for the organization in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in guiding day-to-day accounting operations, strengthening controls, and delivering reliable financial information that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, technical accounting expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, mentoring staff, and promoting accountability across the department.<br>• Direct accounts receivable, credit, and collections activities to support healthy cash flow and consistent customer account management.<br>• Protect company assets and ensure financial records are maintained accurately, securely, and in accordance with established standards.<br>• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support compliance and operational efficiency.<br>• Manage treasury-related activities, oversee payroll accuracy, and administer the company’s 401(k) benefit plan responsibilities.<br>• Serve as the primary owner of the Sage Intacct general ledger structure and chart of accounts, optimizing system use to improve reporting visibility and business insight.<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle, coordinate the annual audit with external auditors, and prepare required information for income tax filings in partnership with outside accounting advisors.<br>• Work closely with FP& A leadership on forecasting, annual budgeting, financial reporting, and ad hoc analysis while partnering with department leaders to track spending against plan.<br>• Provide leadership with timely, actionable financial insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting team.<br>• Carry out additional finance and accounting priorities as business needs evolve.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee accounting operations and guide financial planning for the organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role works closely with executive leadership to turn financial results into practical business decisions, while maintaining strong reporting, controls, and operational discipline. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on management style, sound technical expertise, and the ability to strengthen processes, support teams, and drive measurable performance improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day work of finance, accounting, and payroll functions, setting priorities and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.<br>• Coach and develop team members by establishing performance expectations, promoting accountability, and building a collaborative department culture.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare and evaluate financial statements, cash flow analyses, and leadership reports to support informed decision-making.<br>• Manage the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting efforts in partnership with department leaders across the organization.<br>• Analyze operating results, labor spending, revenue patterns, and project profitability to identify trends and recommend corrective action.<br>• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial documentation to protect assets and reduce organizational risk.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of required schedules and responses.<br>• Support financial systems enhancements, process improvements, and staff training initiatives that increase efficiency and reporting quality.<br>• Collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, clients, and business partners on strategic initiatives, special projects, and operational planning.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a mortgage company in Brookfield, Wisconsin on a Long-term Contract basis. This role supports daily accounting operations across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger activity while helping maintain accurate financial records. The position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage priorities independently in a fast-moving environment. Mortgage industry exposure is helpful, but training will be provided for specialized processes and systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle invoice intake and payment processing for corporate and branch-related expenses while maintaining organized vendor records.<br>• Review employee expense submissions and corporate card transactions to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement and coding.<br>• Oversee daily cash application and receivable activity, including deposits and follow-up on outstanding items.<br>• Reconcile banking activity and warehouse line balances, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Prepare accounting entries and maintain supporting documentation for general ledger transactions and monthly activity.<br>• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, monitor prepaid and amortized expenses, and keep schedules current.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close tasks, including account analysis, reporting support, and audit documentation.<br>• Assist with mortgage-related accounting work such as escrow payments, disbursement activity, principal adjustments, and daily financial uploads.<br>• Partner with the accounting team during training and process handoffs to ensure continuity and accuracy in ongoing operations.
We are looking for an accomplished Controller to oversee the financial health of a multi-location organization in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. This onsite position will direct core accounting activities, deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, and provide insight that supports sound business decisions. The role also works closely with leadership across operations to strengthen controls, improve performance, and guide budgeting and cash management efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the organization’s day-to-day accounting function, including payables, receivables, ledger activity, payroll coordination, and routine financial reporting.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close activities and produce reliable financial statements for management review and planning purposes.<br>• Monitor liquidity, maintain banking partnerships, and administer corporate card activity to support effective cash management.<br>• Drive the annual budget and forecast process for multiple locations, review financial results against plan, and recommend adjustments where needed.<br>• Collaborate with operational leaders to assess revenue trends, labor spending, overhead costs, and margin performance across the business.<br>• Establish and maintain financial policies and internal controls that protect company assets and promote accurate reporting.<br>• Oversee compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax obligations, and regulatory reporting requirements.<br>• Manage external audit coordination and guide billing and collections activities, including third-party reimbursement processes when applicable.<br>• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while translating financial results into clear guidance for non-financial stakeholders.<br>• Support acquisitions, business integrations, system implementations, process enhancements, and reviews of insurance coverage as needed.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a timely close process, and overseeing core accounting activities across cash, payables, expenses, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and controls.</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 commission-related calculations and payment processing for assigned compensation cycles, ensuring timely and accurate results.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable activities, including invoice handling, payment coordination, and maintenance of complete supporting documentation.</p><p>• Administer corporate credit card expense activity through Brex, review employee submissions for accuracy and compliance, and record related journal entries.</p><p>• Perform daily cash reconciliations between bank activity and the general ledger, resolving discrepancies and posting adjustments as needed.</p><p>• Prepare and enter month-end journal entries in Sage Intacct to support an accurate and efficient financial close.</p><p>• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and accrual reviews, investigating variances and following up on outstanding items.</p><p>• Support monthly and quarterly tax or regulatory return preparation with accurate financial data and timely submissions.</p><p>• Assist with annual audit preparation by gathering schedules, reports, and other requested financial information.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function by strengthening procedures, controls, and overall efficiency.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Dane County, Wisconsin. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and delivering meaningful analysis to guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong general accounting expertise, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a multi-location environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core month-end accounting activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate close results.</p><p>• Oversee assigned balance sheet accounts, identify outstanding reconciling items, and drive prompt resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results and investigate unusual movements or variances to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.</p><p>• Assist with cost accounting work, including inventory valuation, maintenance of standard costs, and analysis of manufacturing variances.</p><p>• Monitor spending and cost patterns, providing clear insight into trends and fluctuations that impact financial performance.</p><p>• Prepare internal financial reporting and respond to ad hoc analysis requests for management and business leaders.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by gathering requested materials, maintaining control documentation, and helping meet compliance requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting operations by documenting procedures, promoting consistency, and contributing to process and system improvement efforts.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues across functions to improve data reliability and ensure transactions are recorded appropriately under company policies.</p><p>• Contribute to additional projects and priorities as business needs evolve. </p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Glendale, Wisconsin. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with monthly close deliverables, and contributing to reliable financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, solid reconciliation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with audit and reporting teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and review journal entries such as accruals, prepaid expenses, recurring transactions, and other period-end adjustments with appropriate backup documentation.<br>• Execute assigned month-end close tasks in line with reporting deadlines and help ensure timely completion of close activities.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and clear outstanding items to maintain accurate account balances.<br>• Perform testing related to internal controls over financial reporting by collecting support, documenting findings, and escalating exceptions when needed.<br>• Provide accounting documentation and analysis to assist with internal and external audit requests.<br>• Contribute to financial statement support activities, including schedules, disclosures, and footnote-related preparation.<br>• Complete bank and general ledger reconciliations and follow through on items requiring resolution.<br>• Handle additional accounting assignments that support the broader finance function as business needs arise.