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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Forensic Accountant

  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago

Salary Information The Forensic Accountant (Accountant-Journey) position is in pay schedule 07 and pay range 03....

Property Accountant

  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago

team by offering your expertise Maintain fixed asset schedules Review invoices for proper coding Manage banking and cash flow responsibilities Perform journal entries and month-end reconciliations...

Staff Accountant

  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 9 days ago

What you'll do: Prepare journal entries and variance analysis at month-end close. Key areas of focus include cash, vendor accruals, allocations, intercompany, etc....

Advanced Accountant

  • Madison, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 10 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Title: Advanced Accountant Duration: (8+ months) withpossible extension Pay rate: \$30.00/hr. on w2 Without benefits.Location: Madison, WI 53707 Shift timings: (M-F) 7:45 a.m. 4:30...

Accountant

  • Fitchburg, WI (9 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (9 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 10 days ago

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

Senior Accountant

  • Fitchburg, WI (9 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (9 miles from Madison, 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

  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Prepares and enters general ledger journal entries. Maintains schedules for balance sheet accounts identifying, investigating and troubleshooting issues as needed....

Accountant

  • Cottage Grove, WI (10 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, WI (10 miles from Madison, 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...

Sr Accountant Fixed Assets

  • Madison, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 13 days ago

**Requirements:** + Supports and is responsible for the month-end close process for corporate accounting areas of responsibility and reporting, including journal entry preparation and review, reconciliation...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago

entries, and providing the backup support. + Prepare unbilled accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with U.S....

Senior Revenue Accountant - Contractor

  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago

entries, and providing the backup support. + Prepare unbilled accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with U.S....

Staff Accountant 3

  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve...

Senior Accountant

  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago

**You Will:** + Prepare/upload journal entries for balance sheet and expense accounts + Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that all reconciling items are valid and...

Loan Accountant

  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 14 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financialis a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota andWisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of...

Divisional Post Award Accountant

  • Madison, WI
  • 15 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary: Join the College of Letters & Science (L&S) for a role as a Divisional Post Award Accountant on a team of other Research Services champions....

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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
54.5%
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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