Accounting Manager

UMOS, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

15 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) & Roth IRA

Employee assistance program

Job summary

UMOS, Inc. in Milwaukee seeks an Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting, grant accounting, and compliance across multiple programs. The role oversees the general ledger, near-term close, and cash flow while coordinating with auditors.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field, 4+ years of accounting experience (non-profit preferred), and 2+ years of leadership. Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Four+ years general accounting experience, preferably in grant or non-profit.
• Two+ years leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel; proficient in Word, Outlook, Teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills; ability to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Monitor actual financial results against budget and report variances.
• Oversee general ledger functions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow, banking relations, leases, and receivables/payments.
• Coordinate month-end close, revenue recognition, and payroll accruals.
• Prepare tax reporting for property tax and related returns.
• Facilitate external audits and program monitoring.
• Supervise financial liaison team and provide coaching.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and internal controls.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Business

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Job Category: Finance, accounting and payroll

Requisition Number ACCOU003089

• Posted: October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Earn up to $3,000 in incentive pay during your first year of employment!

Are you a motivated, results-oriented candidate seeking to put your talents, skills, and experience to work as part of a mission-driven, customer-focused organization? If so, we invite you to join UMOS’ diverse and dedicated team of over 1,000 professionals making a positive difference across more than 60 offices in seven states. Whether you are passionate about facilitating early childhood development; providing training and career planning for a parent; aiding a farmworker in accessing basic needs and new opportunities; educating at-risk individuals in HIV prevention; or supporting those fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, UMOS is the place where you can fulfill your passion for helping families, businesses, and communities build better futures.

Benefits:
To support its team members, UMOS offers highly competitive compensation as well as a benefits package including:

• Paid time off that will increase over your years of service
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment
• The options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to cover deductibles, prescriptions, and other healthcare expenses
• A variety of support services to promote well-being through the employee assistance program
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions. For those participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees’ eligible compensation.

Accounting Manager Job Compensation:

• $81,059.78 to $95,000.00

• 1. Responsible for Housing Centers and overall housing grant management and it’s financial and program reporting of it’s monthly, quarterly, and applicable close out. Other grants as appropriate may be assigned.
• 2. Monitoring of actual financial results compared to budget and communication to appropriate levels to ensure funds are not overspent.
• 3. Analysis and forecasting of current financial position to the unspent funds or budgeted transaction level to ensure proper budget compliance with the funding source and communicate results to the appropriate personnel.
• 4. Ongoing review of financial transactions that include invoice, travel reports, personnel time sheet activity coding. Ensure transactions are compliant with applicable financial or purchasing and program policy requirements to ensure transaction’s adherence with them; initiate necessary corrective action for any non-compliant items.
• 5. Coordinate and process request from external auditors, including financial audit as well a program monitoring.
• 6. Supervise, coach, and develop the financial liaison and support team.
• 7. Manage general ledger functions along with balance sheet account reconciliations.
• 8. Maintains cash flow, post cash receipts, and banking relations.
• 9. Manage leases, rental receivables, and payments.
• 11. Month end administration, earned revenue, salary accrual, fringe benefits entries, and related monthly close.
• 12. Prepares tax reporting for property tax payments, low-income housing tax returns, and other annual reporting returns.
• 13. Facilitate and manages UMOS’ financial audit and prepares audited financial statements
• 14. Maintain and participate in the ongoing department activities that comprise the Company’s internal control environment with focus on Uniform Guidance 2 CFR regulations pertaining to not for profits.
• 15. Prepare monthly Analysis of monthly Cost Allocation Reporting.
• 16. Other projects and duties as deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer.

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 2. Four or more years of general accounting experience, preferably in grant and/or non-profit organization.
• 3. Two or more years of leadership experience preferred.
• 4. Ability to work both independently and to work collaboratively in teams.
• 5. Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles.
• 6. Intermediate to advance Excel skill required, along with proficient use of other Microsoft application such as Word, Outlook, Teams.
• 7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 8. Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize workload.
• 9. Able to travel and work irregular hours occasionally; ability to work additional hours as necessary.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• 1. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend.
• 2. Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 20 lbs.
• 3. Occasionally required to drive.
• 4. Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment.
• 5. Noise level in this work is usually quiet to moderate.

Tools & Equipment Used:

• 2. Projectors, multi-functional scan/fax/copy machine.

Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.

UMOS is an equal opportunity Affi

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting Systems.

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