Accountant Jobs in Janesville, WI

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

1-12 of 12 Jobs

Staff Accountant (915)

  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Skills Required: Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Related Field Proficient in Excel Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Detail Oriented, Self-Starter Good problem-solving and time management...

Senior Accountant

  • Janesville, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 2 days ago

Join us as a Senior Accountant and be a key player in our Finance team. You will assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and process improvements....

Cost Accountant - 2025T002555

  • Fort Atkinson, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Atkinson, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Prepareall standard month-end journal entries and review all costing runs, andwork closely with corporate SAP team to validate system data. \* Leadthe preparation of annual budgets and prepare ongoing...

Staff Accountant II

  • Janesville, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 6 days ago

Job Duties The Staff Accountant II is a key member of the Finance team and will assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and process improvements....

Cost Accountant

  • Fort Atkinson, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Atkinson, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 10 days ago

Prepare all standard month-end journal entries and review all costing runs, and work closely with corporate SAP team to validate system data....

Accountant

  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 10 days ago

Performs other duties, as assigned Requirements Successful completion of a bachelors degree in accounting or finance....

Senior Accountant

  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 10 days ago

Requirements Bachelors degree in accounting, CPA preferred. Minimum four years of experience as an accountant. Microsoft Suite knowledge required, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint....

Accountant

  • Cottage Grove, WI (24 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, WI (24 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 13 days ago

Maintain subsystem dataflow to ERP for the process of daily posting related to business activities Actively perform month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations...

Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting and Reporting

  • Janesville, WI
  • 20 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 20 days ago

Join us as a Senior Accountant and be a key player in our Finance team....

Senior Accountant

  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 22 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description JOIN A TEAM THAT VALUES PEOPLE At Hendricks Commercial Properties, we value people who value people. We believe in creating environments where communities thrive,...

Senior Accountant

  • Stoughton, WI (16 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Stoughton, WI (16 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 25 days ago

keywords: senior accountant, accountant, accounting, finanical accountant, general ledger accountant #INAPR2025...

Staff Accountant

  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Prepares all related journal entries, fixed asset roll forward, and reconciliations quarterly, including depreciation....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Janesville, WI

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Janesville, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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