Staff AccountantRobert Half

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a retail organization in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position combines core accounting work with receivables support and administrative coverage, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing recurring close activities with day-to-day financial operations. The role will contribute to accurate reporting, account analysis, audit and tax support, and customer account follow-up while partnering closely with internal teams to maintain compliance and strong financial controls.

Responsibilities:

Manage month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing financial results, and helping ensure timely close completion.

Reconcile balance sheet and other general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain clear supporting documentation for account balances.

Support financial reporting accuracy through variance analysis, account review, and assistance with compliance-related accounting tasks.

Coordinate responses for external audit and tax requests by gathering records, preparing schedules, and addressing follow-up questions.

Assist with sales tax reporting and maintain banking and cash-related dashboards used for daily visibility and reporting.

Review customer accounts to support order release decisions, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on overdue balances using established collection tools.

Communicate directly with customers to resolve payment issues, arrange collections activity, answer billing questions, and research selected deductions.

Update customer credit records, monitor credit exposure against insurance or internal limits, and maintain related account documentation and reporting.

Provide backup coverage for cash application, deductions, and customer billing processes while collaborating on process improvements and compliance needs with finance leadership. Requirements Associate degree in Accounting required; bachelors degree in Accounting preferred.

One to three years of accounting experience preferred, including exposure to general ledger activity and month-end close.

Practical experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement review.

Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and the ability to apply accounting policies consistently.

Experience supporting accounts receivable functions such as collections, aging review, credit monitoring, or payment follow-up.

Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Proficiency with accounting or ERP systems and spreadsheet-based reporting tools.

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