Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant – 2–3 Month Temporary Assignment

Location: Madison, Wisconsin (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary, 2–3 Month Assignment
Compensation: $43–$53/hour, commensurate with experience
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We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Financial Accountant for a 2–3 month temporary assignment with a growing real estate development and investment organization in Madison, Wisconsin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who can step into a fast-paced environment and provide immediate support across corporate accounting, financial reporting, and real estate development accounting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing day-to-day accounting responsibilities independently while working closely with company leadership.

This position is onsite in Madison and is expected to last approximately 2–3 months
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Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Financial Accountant will provide temporary accounting and financial support for multiple real estate development and investment entities.

The role will have exposure to:

• Corporate accounting and general ledger management
• Financial reporting
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Real estate and development accounting
• Construction and project cost tracking
• Budgeting and cash flow management
• Banking and lender reporting
• Month-end and year-end close activities

Corporate Accounting

• Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and complete account reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with payroll processing
• Support monthly and year-end financial close activities
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Coordinate owner and investor distributions
• Prepare financial reports for company leadership
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Real Estate & Development Accounting

• Maintain accounting records for multiple development and investment entities
• Track project costs, construction draws, and development budgets
• Assist with project financial models and cash flow projections
• Support lender reporting and debt financing activities
• Review financial statements prepared by third-party property management firms
• Assist with project capitalization and transitions from development to operations
• Prepare work papers and supporting documentation for auditors and tax professionals

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Three or more years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and quickly become acclimated to existing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with commercial real estate, construction, property management, or development accounting
• Experience with Quick Books, App Folio, Yardi, Sage, Entrata, or similar accounting/ERP platforms
• Experience preparing financial models, budgets, or cash flow projections
• Previous experience stepping into interim, temporary, or project-based accounting assignments

This 2–3 month temporary opportunity is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys stepping into an organization, quickly learning its processes, and providing hands-on financial support where it is needed most.

You’ll work closely with leadership and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and investment properties throughout Wisconsin.

If you are available for a temporary assignment and have a strong accounting background, particularly within real estate, construction, or a related industry, we’d love to hear from you.