Description We are providing a unique opportunity in Middleton, Wisconsin, for an Accountant who specializes in Accounts Payable and Receivable. This role is a part of our finance department and is a contract position that entails administering key accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, cash monitoring, and financial reporting. You will work closely with other departments to ensure all accounting implications are understood and resolved.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the accounts payable business processes, including matching goods/invoice receipts, coding and posting of approved purchases and administrative expenses, and reconciling expense reports.

• Process payments and assist in the daily cash monitoring.

• Liaise with business partners in other departments to research and conclude on purchasing discrepancies or non-routine transactions.

• Provide support in the administration of capital projects and general accounting tasks.

• Oversee the application of cash receipts to customer accounts and assist with billings. Monitor customer credit limits and receivables aging.

• Contact customers regarding accounts past due for payment.

• Assist in the monthly and annual close financial reporting process by preparing journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and analysis of accounts.

• Support the Controller in the analysis of inventory and cost accounting. Process accounting adjustments and perform updates to financial reporting packages.

• Undertake other duties as assigned, which may include special projects and cross-functional finance support.

• Proficient in Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP Solutions, Great Plains (GPAC), Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Auditing, and Budget Processes. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems

• Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services

• Experience with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning

• Knowledge in ERP Solutions

• Ability to use Great Plains (GPAC)

• Understanding of Accounting Functions

• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Skilled in Auditing

• Proficiency in Budget Processes

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.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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