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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Overview

Open roles52
Top employerMBE CPAs
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring35
Work type71% Hybrid
Top industryDistribution

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Time Investment Co Inc
West Bend, Wisconsin
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$70k - $80k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business

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Payroll/HR Systems Coordinator & Staff Accountant
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Payroll/HR Systems Coordinator & Staff Accountant
Seton Catholic Schools
Saint Francis, Wisconsin
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration
201-500

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Mai Animal Health/Genesis Industries Inc.
Spring Valley, Wisconsin
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Associate's degree in accounting
201-500

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Staff Accountant/ Senior Accountant
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Staff Accountant/ Senior Accountant
Truity Partners, LLC
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Revenue Operations & Enablement
No degree
51-200

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Staff Accountant
Southwest Health
Platteville, Wisconsin
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Staff Accountant Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
8 jobs
Green Bay
4 jobs
Brookfield
3 jobs
Menomonee Falls
3 jobs
Waukesha
2 jobs
La Crosse
2 jobs
New Berlin
2 jobs
Beloit
1 job
Racine
1 job

Staff Accountant Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

MBE CPAs4 open roles
KI3 open roles
KerberRose S.C.2 open roles

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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