Accountant Jobs in Madison, 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.

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Senior Accountant, Indirect Tax

  • LGC Group
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 2 hours ago

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Masters in Taxation is a plus....

In Person

Enterprise Accountant 1

  • Madison, City of (WI)
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago

This position is part of a career progression series that is structured to provide advancement from Enterprise Accountant 1 to Enterprise Accountant 2 as a function of the employee's career development...

In Person

Operations Accountant (Hybrid - In Office 10 days/Month)

  • NGL
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago

This role prepares moderately complex daily journal entries, completes reconciliations as assigned, and recommends process improvements to drive efficiencies....

Hybrid

Senior Accountant - Non-Profit

  • Sva Certified Public Accountants SC
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago

Act as a buddy for interns or new staff accountants....

In Person

Senior Accountant - Real Estate

  • Sva Certified Public Accountants SC
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago

Act as a buddy for interns or new staff accountants....

In Person

Accountant I

  • University of WisconsinMadison
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago

entries, schedules, and reports Prepares and/or approves financial transactions and payments Organizes, prepares, and updates basic financial statements, monthly and year-end journal entries, accounts...

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Dealership Accountant I

  • Lithia & Driveway
  • Fitchburg, WI (9 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (9 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Dealership:L0642 North Central Finance Center Dealership Accountant 1 Location: Madison, WI Employment Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia...

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Project Accountant

  • Mead & Hunt
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for a project accountant to join our Finance department....

In Person

Accountant II

  • Navitus Health Solutions
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or equivalent work experience in Accounting and/or Finance, required 4 years accounting experience required Intermediate to advanced-level Excel skills are required Pharmacy...

Hybrid

Accountant

  • Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago

This Accountant is involved in generating reports and conducting cost to budget analysis under supervision of a senior team member or a manager....

Remote

Senior Accountant

  • Carrington
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago

, ledger reconciliation, preparation of data for journal entries, and financial statements....

In Person

Accountant - Senior

  • State of Wisconsin
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago

The Accountant - Senior classification is in pay schedule and range 07-03....

Remote

Senior Income Tax Accountant

  • Fujifilm
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview This position is responsible for the preparation and filing of various quarterly and annual corporate income tax returns/reports. In addition, this position is responsible for...

In Person

Project Accountant

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Oregon, WI (9 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oregon, WI (9 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 8 days ago

a tr th, tr td tr th Project Accountant Salary: $65,000-$75,000 About the Role Were seeking a Project Accountant to support complex, multiphase development projects....

Remote

Staff Accountant

  • MBE CPAs
  • Black Earth, WI (17 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Black Earth, WI (17 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Staff Accountants are a key part of the accounting team responsible for supporting client relationships while providing basic audit, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services....

Remote

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Madison, WI

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Madison, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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