Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a manufacturing operation in Germantown, Wisconsin through a period of organizational change and continued growth. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in bringing greater structure to accounting records, improving general ledger accuracy, and helping establish clear financial separation across reporting periods and business activity. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a busy environment, partnering with accounting leadership, and handling detailed month-end responsibilities with precision. Responsibilities: - Lead month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries to maintain timely and accurate financial reporting. - Review and organize general ledger activity to clarify financial records and improve the separation of transactions across accounting periods. - Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations, researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding items efficiently. - Support efforts to distinguish historical financial activity from current records so reporting is more accurate and easier to manage. - Partner with accounting leadership and other stakeholders to assess existing processes and strengthen day-to-day accounting controls. - Assist with establishing accounting structure for plant-related operations, including setting up financial records to support ongoing reporting needs. - Contribute to cleanup and alignment work tied to prior system changes where needed, ensuring accounting data remains reliable and usable. - Provide hands-on accounting support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on accuracy, organization, and continuity. Requirements - Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing environment. - Strong working knowledge of month-end close processes, general ledger management, and journal entry preparation. - Experience performing detailed account reconciliations and bank reconciliations. - Ability to analyze mixed or unclear financial activity and organize records into a clear accounting structure. - Comfortable collaborating with accounting managers and operating effectively in a busy, evolving environment. - High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. - Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel for financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting. 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 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. © 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) .