Staff Accountant Jobs in Wisconsin
Staff Accountant jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and insurance, with steady demand at every level from entry-level associates to senior staff preparing for the CPA exam. The largest markets for this role are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where anchored employers like Kohler Co., Advocate Aurora Health, and American Family Insurance maintain substantial accounting departments. Cost accounting, month-end close, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Time Investment Company is an indirect consumer finance company operating in all US states. We focus on financing the sale of water treatment, home improvement, and other products through an independent network of dealers. We are looking for a high-energy individual to join our fast growing organization.
Time Investment Co is located just north of Milwaukee in West Bend, which is part of the beautiful historic downtown district. West Bend is home to the #1 Farmers Market in Southeastern WI, The Historic Bend Theatre, many hiking/biking trails and restaurants and unique shops. We have been voted as one of the top workplaces in Southeastern WI for the past 3 years!
We offer many benefits, including health, dental & vision, flexible work schedules, Hybrid- work from home opportunities, paid time off, 401k match after 6 months, short and long term disability, life insurance, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as Management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Manage the end-to-end process for monthly servicer report generation, from data compilation to final review.
- Reconciliation of monthly financial line items related to cash, accounts receivables, fixed assets, prepaid assets, estimates, accrued expenses, expenses (excluding payroll and taxes), reserve, subordinated notes and saving liabilities along with the necessary adjusting general ledger entries
- Record general ledger entries related to payroll, 401k and transmittal clearing transactions
- Responsible for the TIC account signoff
- Understand and improve mapping of transactions from subsystem to ERP.
- Assist and solve daily accounting and Cash Management Issues
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Assists in financial, bank, and IRS audits
- Coordinates and assists in project assignments
- Oversight of Capital Expenditures for TIC and MTJ
- Oversight and back up for accounts payable
- Year-end 1099 processing
- Management of Shaw assigned queues/tasks
- Responsible for maintaining forecast and preparation of month financial statements
- Help, as needed, in the daily cash management processes; including transmittal processing and correcting which is the approval of daily transmittals, credit card activities, ACH processing, control totals, incoming/outgoing wires, positive pay check submissions, deposits, returns, and customer refunds.
Salary range - $70,000 -$80,000
Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- BA in Business or Accounting and/or 3-5 years’ experience preferred
- Must be responsible and self-managed
- Must have excellent follow-up and tracking skills
- Must be detail-oriented
- Needs excellent computer (Microsoft Word/Excel and Sage Peachtree) and typing skills
- Great communication skills
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, auditors, sister companies and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as state and federal withholdings, depreciation schedules, real estate tax, sales and use tax, discounts, interest, commissions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions or information furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Other Qualifications
Requires the ability to operate various office equipment to include a computer and a copier. Requires a working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee regularly is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, ascend/descend stairs and to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may on occasion lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, usually waist high, up to 50 feet away. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Manufacturing
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff accountant jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required by most Wisconsin employers
- Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA exam preferred
- Proficiency in general ledger reconciliation and month-end close processes
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls relevant to Wisconsin industries
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modeling for reporting
Staff Accountant Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff accountant in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field as the starting point for a staff accountant role. While Wisconsin does not require a license to work as a staff accountant, obtaining a CPA credential through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services strengthens your candidacy significantly. Candidates sit for the Uniform CPA Examination and meet Wisconsin's education and experience requirements to earn licensure, which opens doors to senior accounting positions across the state.
Which companies hire staff accountants in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring staff accountants in Wisconsin include MBE CPAs, KI, and KerberRose S.C., per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's strong base of manufacturing headquarters, regional hospital systems, and insurance carriers means that staff accountant openings are distributed across both large corporations and mid-sized regional employers throughout the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most staff accountant jobs?
Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Brookfield have the most staff accountant openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the largest share of postings as the state's commercial center, anchored by its concentration of financial institutions, manufacturers, and healthcare systems, while Madison's government agencies, university operations, and growing tech sector sustain consistent demand, and Green Bay's manufacturing and regional corporate base rounds out the top markets.
Are there remote staff accountant jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since staff accountant work is largely desk-based and software-driven. About 76% of staff accountant openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Tasks like financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis are especially well-suited to remote arrangements, while audit support and inventory-related accounting tend to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a staff accountant in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a staff accountant role through a new-graduate or rotational program at one of Wisconsin's large employers in manufacturing, healthcare, or insurance. Kohler Co., Advocate Aurora Health, and American Family Insurance are examples of Wisconsin employers with structured finance and accounting development programs for recent graduates. Lateral entry from accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping roles is common, and actively pursuing the CPA exam while in an entry role signals to Wisconsin employers that you are committed to the profession.
Where can I find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Wisconsin employers across industries and metro areas. Search for roles that fit your background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that match. No signup is required to search or view listings.
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