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Accountant – Milwaukee, WI (Onsite) Vaco is partnering with our client in Milwaukee to hire an Accountant who will play a key role in core accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on general ledger, lease accounting…
Finance & Accounting · Milwaukee, WI
Accountant jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Accountants record and interpret a company's financial activity. They prepare statements, reconcile accounts, close the books each month, and keep reporting in line with GAAP and tax requirements.
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Position Summary: The Certified Peer Specialist is a person who has lived the experience of mental health, substance use or co-occurring needs, is in recovery, has had formal training in the peer specialist model of supp…
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About Us Doral Corporation is a full-service Industrial Contractor supporting the Manufacturing, Industrial, Food & Beverage and Material Handling markets to name a few. We are a third-generation, family-owned and operat…
Operose Advisors Investment Accountant Operose delivers customized financial solutions to meet the investment advisory, family office, tax and alternative investment needs of our clients. We assess our clients’ current f…
Job Title: Project Accountant (Construction Accounting) Location: Milwaukee, WI Type: Direct-Hire, Full-Time Compensation: Competitive salary ($65K+, plus discretionary annual bonus), Parking, Access to Healthcare, Denta…
Responsibly ~Develop Self & Others ~Get Better Every Day HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: The Cost Analyst is responsible for owning cost accounting for our engineered-to-order (ETO) manufacturing operations, including job costi…
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A highly-respected General Contractor in the area with a backlog of projects is seeking an Estimator to join their growing team. This commercial construction company is looking for an Estimator with excellent people skil…
Our client is a recognized Facade organization with a proven track record of success. If you are a dynamic Estimator with strong glass and glazing or facade estimating experience, and a passion for success, We are very i…
Civil Estimator A Civil Construction Company looking for an experienced Civil Estimator. Experience estimating roadways, sitework, earthwork, underground utilities, paving, etc. preferred. This is a great opportunity for…
Since 1893, AGI Fabricators has led the way in metal fabrication, offering career growth in a collaborative culture where expert craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology. As Southeast Wisconsin’s largest locally owned…
The International Autos Group is a family owned and operated group of dealerships serving customers in the Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Chicago, Northwest Indiana markets and Minnesota. The owner of the organization is Ralph Ma…
Role Description We are seeking a full-time ONSITE Staff Accountant to join our team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, ensuring complian…
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What accountants earn in Milwaukee
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$32 | $52k–$66k |
| Mid level | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Senior | $41–$57 | $86k–$119k |
Adjusted for the Milwaukee market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAPGeneral ledger accountingMonth-end closeAccount reconciliationExcel (pivot tables, lookups)QuickBooks or NetSuiteFinancial statement preparationAccruals and journal entriesAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your month-end close process.
Describe the sequence you own — accruals, reconciliations, review, reporting — and your typical close timeline. Mention anything you did to shorten or clean it up.
How do you handle a reconciliation that will not balance?
Show a methodical approach: isolate the period, check common culprits like timing and duplicates, and document the resolution rather than plugging the difference.
Explain the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting.
Give the textbook distinction, then a quick example of how the same transaction lands differently under each. Keep it crisp.
Tell me about a time you found an error in the books.
Explain how you spotted it, quantified the impact, corrected it with proper entries, and what control you suggested so it would not recur.
What accounting systems have you worked in?
Name the systems and what you did in them — entries, reports, closes — not just exposure. Mention any migration or implementation experience.
How do you stay current with accounting standards?
Cite concrete habits: CPE courses, firm updates, or following FASB changes relevant to your industry. One recent standard you adapted to makes it credible.
How do you handle pressure during close or audit season?
Talk about preparation and checklists rather than heroics: reconciling throughout the month and keeping schedules audit-ready reduces the crunch.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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State the scope of the books you managed: revenue size, entity count, or number of accounts reconciled monthly.
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Quantify close improvements, such as reducing close from ten days to six.
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Name your systems and Excel depth specifically; 'QuickBooks, NetSuite, pivot tables, XLOOKUP' beats 'proficient in Excel'.
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List CPA status or progress prominently, including exams passed if you are mid-license.
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Include one audit interaction, such as preparing PBC schedules with no material adjustments.
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