Accountant

Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is seeking an Accountant to perform a variety of accounting functions for a public-sector housing organization in Milwaukee. This role supports account reconciliations, financial transaction analysis, journal entries, payments, and other day-to-day activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will work with a team to maintain records, prepare financial documents, review transactions for accuracy, and contribute to special projects as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze financial transactions and prepare journal entries.
• Ability to reconcile accounts accurately and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and accounting software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and prepare various payments.
• Analyze, verify, and reconcile assigned accounts.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain and reconcile payment and accounting records.
• Prepare journal entries and review entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze and prepare financial documents and reports.
• Perform additional accounting and finance duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Schedule

Full-Time

Start

Immediate

Position Overview

We are seeking an Accountant to perform a variety of accounting functions for a public-sector housing organization in Milwaukee. This position will support account reconciliations, financial transaction analysis, journal entries, payments, and other day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and prepare various payments.
• Analyze, verify, and reconcile assigned accounts.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain and reconcile payment and accounting records.
• Prepare journal entries and review entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze and prepare financial documents and reports.
• Perform additional accounting and finance duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; 1-3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze financial transactions and prepare financial documents and journal entries.
• Ability to reconcile accounts accurately and meet recurring deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and related accounting software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others.

Compensation will be between $30-43 /hr, and commensurate with experience.