Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while supporting critical decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and attention to detail to lead financial close activities, prepare detailed reports, and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless. Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and analyze balances to maintain accuracy and compliance with established policies. • Prepare and review financial statements, providing insights into trends, variances, and potential issues. • Develop and maintain detailed financial, costing, and operational reports to support organizational decision-making. • Conduct complex bank and account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring resolution. • Prepare and file sales and use tax returns, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations. • Manage fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger. • Contribute to process improvements and the documentation of accounting procedures to enhance workflow efficiency. • Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis to support financial performance tracking. • Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure reliable financial information and compliance. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger management and financial close processes. • Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including variance analysis and trend identification. • Experience with sales and use tax filings, fixed asset accounting, and reconciliation processes. • Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, as well as policy and procedure development. • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Hands-on experience with accounting systems such as Dynamics GP, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Avalara, and Vertex Sales & Use Tax. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .