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Robert Half
Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our client's team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a Contract assignment lasting approximately 90 days. This onsite role offers 30 to 40 hours per week and is ideal for someone who can step into a fast-moving environment, organize priorities quickly, and provide dependable accounting support with minimal guidance. The position will play a key role in keeping financial activities current, supporting audit readiness, and maintaining accurate records across daily accounting functions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare documentation and organize financial information to support an upcoming audit.
- Manage month-end close tasks to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable records.
- Review existing accounting data, correct inconsistencies, and help bring books up to date.
- Support general ledger activity through journal entries, record maintenance, and routine accounting processing.
- Handle day-to-day accounting operations, including work connected to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Evaluate open accounting issues, set priorities, and resolve outstanding items independently.
- Provide practical support to the finance team in areas requiring additional accounting coverage. Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in an Accountant or similar hands-on accounting position.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks is required.
- Demonstrated experience with month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
- Familiarity with general ledger management, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
- Ability to work independently in an environment with limited documentation or established procedures.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple accounting priorities.
- Experience supporting audits and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred but not required.