Accountant Jobs in Milwaukee, 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

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 18 hours ago

Understanding of US GAAP, accounting transactions, balance sheet and income statement preparation, revenue recognition, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and journal entries....

Channel Sales Associate - CPA

  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Collaborate with key referral sources, including Accountants, Banks, and existing Paychex clients, with the goal of education, consultation and to secure referrals to end user sales....

Accountant

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago

Assist in the monthly financial close and reporting cycle, including various journal entries, reconciliations and work papers....

Senior Corporate Accountant

  • Sturtevant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Bring a big-picture mindset while staying hands-on with journal entries, reconciliations and audit schedules. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting....

Cost Accountant

  • Butler, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Butler, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Prepare inventory journal entries. Reconcile all inventory accounts, including inventory receipts, timely with period closings. Prepare reserves for obsolete inventory - quarterly....

Accountant

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago

Execute monthly closing procedures such as journal entries, reconciliations, and documentation of financial transactions....

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Senior Accountant (Franklin, WI, US, 53132)

  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 days ago

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Senior Accountant Unleash Your Potential....

Senior Accountant

  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 days ago

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Senior Accountant Unleash Your Potential....

Mutual Fund Accountant Supervisor

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 6 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Fund Accountant III

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago

The fund and/or security types increase in complexity with the tenure of the accountant....

Senior Accountant - Central Accounting

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago

Senior Accountant - Office of Comptroller Annual Salary Range: $58,677 - $87,984 Closing Date: September 2, 2025 Or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions....

Senior Accountant

  • Menomonee Falls, WI (13 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI (13 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 8 days ago

entries, preparing month-end reporting and performing account reconciliations Additional tasks may be assigned What Skills You Have Required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant...

Senior Accountant

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago

Oversee AP & AR work Create and post Journal Entries EXPERIENCE PREFERRED FOR A SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: 3+ years of General Accounting Bachelors in Accounting/Finance...

Mutual Funds Accountant

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 11 days ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mutual Funds Accountant in Milwaukee, WI....

Staff Accountant

  • Franksville, WI (17 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Franksville, WI (17 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 11 days ago

The essential function of this role is to prepare journal entries, analyze accounts, and assist in monthly reporting....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Milwaukee, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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