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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
Bookkeeper jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Bookkeepers maintain the daily financial records of a business. They enter transactions, reconcile bank accounts, manage invoices and bills, and keep the ledger tidy enough for accountants to work from.
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$17–$36/hr
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$52k
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: At Apple Leisure Group we care for people so they can be their best. We deliver distinctive experiences for our guests, while providing a world of understanding and care. We strive to be the first choice in vacation tr…
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist (Construction Accounting) Location: Milwaukee, WI Type: Direct-Hire, Full-Time Compensation: Competitive salary ($53K-58K+, plus discretionary annual bonus), Parking, Access to Heal…
Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 loca…
Job Summary The Assistant Program Manager supports the overall operation of a residential reentry center serving adults under the supervision of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. This position assists with program administr…
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, relia…
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We are seek to cover a temporary maternity leave position for a Payroll/Dispatcher for the a 12pm – 6 pm shift for at least 8 months. This position has the potential to become full-time as time goes on. Payroll Dispatche…
Company Overview Healthpeak Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and an S&P 500 company. We specialize in owning, operating, and developing high-quality real estate focused on healthcare d…
Accounts Payable Specialist Marsh Electronics Milwaukee, WI Marsh Electronics is a family‑owned, people‑first organization where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. In this role, you’ll be trusted to…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Milwaukee, WI – Job # 3598b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around…
Payroll Specialist – To $60K – Brookfield, WI – Job # 3768-147205 Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers…
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 bookkeepers earn in Milwaukee
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$22 | $36k–$46k |
| Mid level | $22–$28 | $46k–$59k |
| Senior | $27–$36 | $57k–$74k |
Adjusted for the Milwaukee market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
QuickBooksAccounts payableAccounts receivableBank reconciliationData entry accuracyInvoicingPayroll basicsExcelOrganization and follow-through
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which bookkeeping software have you used day to day?
Name the platforms and the tasks you actually performed in them — reconciliations, invoicing, reports. Mention certifications like QuickBooks ProAdvisor if you have them.
How do you make sure your entries are accurate?
Describe habits: reconciling regularly, double-checking against source documents, and reviewing unusual balances rather than trusting memory.
Walk me through reconciling a bank account.
Show the mechanics — match transactions, investigate differences, adjust for timing items — and your habit of finishing with a clean, documented reconciliation.
How do you handle a client or manager who is behind on records?
Describe triaging months of backlog systematically and setting up a routine so it does not pile up again. Calm persistence is the selling point.
What do you do when you find a transaction you cannot categorize?
Say you park it in a review account, gather context from receipts or the owner, and never guess silently. Accuracy over speed.
How do you keep sensitive financial information confidential?
Mention practical measures: access controls, not discussing figures outside need-to-know, and following the firm's data handling rules.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For bookkeepers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the volume you handled: transactions per month, accounts reconciled, or number of client books maintained.
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Name your software stack precisely, including QuickBooks Online versus Desktop, since employers filter on it.
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Mention accuracy outcomes, like reconciliations kept current or clean handoffs to CPAs at tax time.
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Include adjacent skills that widen the role, such as payroll runs, sales tax filings, or 1099 preparation.
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List bookkeeping certifications or coursework; they matter more in this role than a general degree.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Full-Charge Bookkeeper
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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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