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11 results for Staff Accountant in Wauwatosa, WI

Staff Accountant

Franklin, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in Franklin, Wisconsin. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and delivering reporting that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Record and post journal entries on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support accurate financial reporting. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and review balance sheet and income statement activity to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing supporting schedules and ensuring deadlines are met. • Produce financial statements, reporting packages, and account analyses for management review and decision-making. • Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation activity. • Support capital accounting by monitoring project spending and maintaining construction-in-progress records. • Assist with lease-related accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. • Partner with audit teams by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. • Collaborate with operational and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, complete special projects, and recommend process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities in Trevor, Wisconsin. This role focuses on product costing, inventory accuracy, and timely financial reporting while working closely with operations, purchasing, production, and finance partners. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, manufacturing accounting knowledge, and the ability to identify opportunities that improve cost visibility and operating performance. Responsibilities: • Manage and refine standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead to keep product costing current and reliable. • Review bills of materials and production routings to confirm they accurately reflect manufacturing methods and resource usage. • Examine variances across materials, labor, overhead, scrap, and output, then communicate findings and practical recommendations to improve margins. • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to align costing assumptions with actual plant activity, purchasing trends, and production processes. • Calculate and maintain annual labor and overhead rates used in standard costing based on budget expectations and operational performance. • Reconcile inventory-related accounts, prepare supporting journal entries, and investigate differences between subledger and general ledger balances. • Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, obsolete stock, and slow-moving items to support accurate financial statements and sound controls. • Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory programs, audit requests, and documentation tied to costing methodologies and inventory balances. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, financial analysis, transfer pricing support, and system or process improvement initiatives related to cost accounting.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

West Bend, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate product costing, strengthening inventory controls, and delivering financial insight that helps improve margins and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams across production, supply chain, engineering, and finance. Responsibilities: • Manage the standard costing framework by maintaining accurate material, labor, and overhead assumptions used in product costing. • Perform detailed cost build analyses, including reviews of bills of materials and production routings, to ensure product costs reflect current manufacturing activity. • Establish and revise costs for new items, product updates, and engineering changes while keeping standards aligned with business operations. • Lead inventory valuation activities, including reserve assessments and reconciliation of inventory balances between accounting records and supporting systems. • Partner with plant and supply chain teams to investigate inventory differences, support count programs, and improve overall stock accuracy. • Evaluate purchase price, labor, overhead, and production variances, determine underlying drivers, and recommend corrective actions to reduce unfavorable results. • Prepare manufacturing-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for month-end close, reporting, and audit readiness. • Deliver margin and profitability analysis by product line and customer group to identify trends and support better business decisions. • Collaborate with operations and leadership on pricing, sourcing, make-versus-buy evaluations, capital spending analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing process improvements.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Trust Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary to Hire
36.537 - 42.306 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join a Financial Services organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports fiduciary and wealth-related accounts by combining accurate trust accounting with attentive client service and strong regulatory awareness. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with trust account administration, reconciliations, and general ledger activity, along with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and client-facing stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day accounting and administration for a portfolio of trust, estate, agency, and investment-related accounts while adhering to governing documents and fiduciary standards. • Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and account records to maintain accurate financial reporting across assigned relationships. • Complete bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Coordinate distributions, account maintenance, and periodic reviews to ensure each account is administered according to applicable agreements and regulations. • Examine trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate materials to support proper account handling and fiduciary decision-making. • Collaborate with investment and wealth management partners to help align account activity with client objectives and overall service expectations. • Maintain thorough documentation of transactions, communications, and account actions to support audit readiness and compliance requirements. • Monitor account activity for unusual items, service needs, or opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional financial solutions.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Racine, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support a diverse client portfolio in Racine County, Wisconsin. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can oversee core financial activities, maintain high standards of accuracy, and build strong client relationships. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across reporting, compliance, operational improvement, and team support within a fast-paced public accounting environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare and examine journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end financial reports for a range of client accounts.• Oversee accounting work for complex client structures, including franchise reporting needs and organizations with multiple entities.• Administer payroll activities, indirect tax submissions, and cash reconciliation tasks with close attention to deadlines and accuracy.• Evaluate financial records and supporting documentation to confirm completeness, reliability, and alignment with accounting requirements.• Contribute to the preparation and review of business and individual tax filings when needed.• Assist with audit requests, financial examinations, and ad hoc accounting assignments for client engagements.• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients by providing responsive communication and sound accounting guidance.• Partner with colleagues across teams to deliver consistent service, improve workflow coordination, and maintain a strong client experience.• Recommend and implement enhancements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards, including the creation of standard operating procedures.• Provide guidance to team members who are new to the role and offer support in developing their technical skills and day-to-day accounting knowledge.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

New Berlin, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team in New Berlin, Wisconsin. This role is integral to supporting project management, operations, and finance leadership by providing comprehensive financial oversight across various projects and business units. The ideal candidate will focus on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial reporting while driving profitability and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Oversee monthly financial close activities for projects, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. • Monitor project costs and compare baselines to actuals, conducting detailed variance analyses to identify and address discrepancies. • Manage monthly forecasting processes for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals and financial transparency. • Assist in developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making. • Maintain and enhance documentation for internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements. • Analyze labor costs and workforce productivity, delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and utilization. • Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations leaders to strengthen financial discipline and improve cost management practices. • Partner with the Business Controller and Finance teams on ad hoc reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support daily accounts payable activities and expense-related financial operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays an important role in keeping payment processing accurate, organized, and aligned with internal standards while working closely with vendors and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound reconciliation skills, and a practical approach to resolving payment and documentation issues. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for completeness, coding accuracy, and required support before arranging payment within established timelines. • Coordinate check requests, electronic payments, and related disbursement activities in accordance with company procedures and approval requirements. • Examine corporate card activity and supporting records to confirm expenses are properly documented and reflected in financial reporting. • Research billing and payment exceptions, then work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to correct issues efficiently. • Assist with balance sheet and payable account reconciliations to support monthly close and maintain reliable financial records. • Maintain organized vendor profiles, accounts payable files, and audit-ready documentation to strengthen record accuracy and compliance. • Collaborate with accounting leadership and colleagues on workflow enhancements, special assignments, and operational improvement initiatives.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support a Financial Services organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through a Contract assignment. This role will focus on reviewing trust-related accounting controls, confirming that required court-accounting reminders are correctly established, and helping maintain accurate oversight across a large volume of files. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a structured, compliance-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Examine a high volume of special needs trust files to confirm that court-accounting tracking items are in place and operating as intended. • Validate the accuracy and completeness of accounting ticklers associated with trust records and identify any gaps requiring correction. • Prioritize and review designated trust accounts, beginning with the assigned trust group, to support orderly completion of the project. • Document findings from file reviews and communicate discrepancies or follow-up needs to the appropriate stakeholders. • Perform account analysis activities to support accurate financial monitoring within trust-related records. • Assist with reconciliation and related accounting tasks tied to file maintenance, billing support, and financial record accuracy. • Apply sound judgment when reviewing accounting details to help maintain compliance with court-driven reporting requirements.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Lannon, WI
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization in Lannon, Wisconsin. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity expected to run for at least six months and offers a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, with onsite support provided Monday through Thursday. The person in this role will contribute to daily accounting operations by managing payables, assisting with weekly payroll activities, and helping strengthen process consistency within a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities: • Manage a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, entry, and timely payment processing. • Support weekly payroll preparation by reviewing time records, identifying missing entries, and entering approved hours into the payroll system. • Coordinate invoice approval follow-up and maintain organized records to support accurate accounts payable documentation. • Assist with payment activities such as ACH transactions and check runs in alignment with internal accounting procedures. • Verify receiving paperwork and help reinforce controls that support an effective three-way matching process. • Contribute to the creation and refinement of standard operating procedures for accounts payable workflows. • Provide support related to accounting system updates, including activities connected to QuickBooks and JobBOSS/E2 process changes. • Partner with internal team members to handle additional accounting tasks as priorities shift in a fast-paced environment.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Sheboygan, WI
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to contribute to daily finance operations for a nonprofit organization in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position focuses on ensuring accurate payment processing, organized recordkeeping, and dependable support for core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Responsibilities:• Process a steady volume of invoices and payments with accuracy while meeting established timelines.• Examine submitted invoices to confirm account coding, required approvals, and complete supporting documentation before payment.• Match vendor statements to internal records and investigate differences to resolve outstanding payment issues.• Assist with month-end accounting tasks, including account review and reconciliation activities.• Keep vendor files current and provide timely, thorough responses to payment-related questions.• Support audit preparation by organizing documentation and helping maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.• Work closely with finance and operational partners to identify opportunities for greater efficiency in payable processes.• Handle payment activities such as ACH transactions and check runs in accordance with established procedures.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z