Accountant Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Cost Accountant

  • Madison, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 12 hours ago

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Accountant - Services

  • Madison, WI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 18 hours ago

This includes journal entry preparation and review, AP/AR Transactions, financial modeling and reporting, reconciliation preparation and review, lender compliance, and other financial deliverables and...

Accountant Sr and Limited Term

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Preferred Schedule: Monday-Friday Position Requirements: MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination The Medical College of...

Sales Consultant - CPA

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Brookfield, 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....

Real Estate Accountant & Reporting Lead

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

Qualification Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years' experience in investment accounting or in FP&A Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a major in a quantitative field e.g., Finance,...

Mutual Fund Accountant

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

Senior Accountant

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

Qualifications A Bachelors degree in Accounting or in Business with an emphasis in Accounting is preferred....

Senior Corporate Accountant

  • Genoa City, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Genoa City, 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....

Temporary Accountant

  • Janesville, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 4 days ago

Job Duties Include: -Perform monthly or annual reconciliations and allocations of various assigned accounts and prepare journal entries....

Accountant - Bookkeeper

  • New Berlin, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • New Berlin, WI
  • 4 days ago

un Accountant - Bookkeeper (New Berlin) Redlin, CPA compensation: Hourly compensation based on experience and capability. employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Accountant - Bookkeeper...

Accountant

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 4 days ago

Accountant who will be responsible for general accounting functions, analyzing budgets, reconciliation and maintaining financial information, assist in the preparation of corporate tax returns....

Project Accountant

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Do As a Project Accountant, you'll be the financial backbone of our project teams. Your mission?...

Cost Accountant

  • Palmyra, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Palmyra, WI
  • 4 days ago

Cost Accountant Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team....

Investment Accountant

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

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Schedule: Full-Time Department: Investment Accounting About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Investment Accountant...

Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Wisconsin

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Wisconsin 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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