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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…
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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T he Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for customer contract administration, invoicing, cash application, collections, account reconciliation, and customer account management for assigned National and Regiona…
Overview At Wipfli, people countAt Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationshi…
We Are:Accenture’s SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We bring reinvention to life using design thinking, modern delivery methodologies, embedding AI into the way we deliver…
$5,000 per month
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$54.93k - $79.98k
: CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax…
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: The following attributes are desirable for job success: High level of integrity and professionalism; strong attention to detail; excellent organizational, communication, a…
$17 - $24.4 per hour
RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creati…
$21 - $26 per hour
management levels Commitment to confidentiality and professional representation Preferred Qualifications: Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, ideally in a nonprofit setting Familiarity with automated AP systems; SAP Concur…
Requisition ID: 39841 Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, a…
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…
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…
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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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