Accounts Payable Clerk (3662)

CENTER FOR VETERANS ISSUES INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTER FOR VETERANS ISSUES INC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support programs that provide housing, stability, and hope to Veterans. You will ensure invoices, payroll, and grant-related expenses are processed accurately and in compliance with funding requirements.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, timely payments, and collaboration with the finance team to maintain GAAP compliance, audits, and financial reporting while protecting the confidentiality of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Five years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, payroll, and grant compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and professional judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Impeccable integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Positive, collaborative approach and commitment to CVI's mission.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, enter, and process vendor invoices, check requests, reimbursements, ACH payments, and electronic transfers
• Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Monitor payment deadlines, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial records
• Assist with journal entries, bank reconciliations, financial reports, and month-end and year-end closing
• Review and submit biweekly payroll while ensuring timecards are complete and accurate
• Work with the payroll provider to resolve reporting and payroll-related issues
• Support audits and ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and OMB Uniform Guidance
• Protect the confidentiality of all financial and employee information

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MILWAUKEE, WI 53208, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Accounting, Make Every Dollar Count for Veterans

Join the Center for Veterans Issues, Inc. (CVI) and use your accounting expertise to support programs that provide housing, stability, and hope to Veterans. As our Accounts Payable Clerk, you will help protect the organization’s financial integrity by ensuring invoices, payments, payroll, reconciliations, and grant-related expenses are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with funding requirements.

What You Will Do

• Review, verify, enter, and process vendor invoices, check requests, reimbursements, ACH payments, and electronic transfers
• Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Monitor payment deadlines, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial records
• Assist with journal entries, bank reconciliations, financial reports, and month-end and year-end closing
• Review and submit biweekly payroll while ensuring timecards are complete and accurate
• Work with the payroll provider to resolve reporting and payroll-related issues
• Support audits and ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and OMB Uniform Guidance
• Protect the confidentiality of all financial and employee information

What Success Looks Like

• Invoices, check requests, and reimbursements are processed within five business days
• Monthly reconciliations are completed by the tenth of each month
• Financial data is entered with at least 99% accuracy
• Documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready
• Grant and internal control requirements are consistently met
• Vendors and staff receive timely, professional support

Qualifications: What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
• CPA designation preferred
• Five years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, payroll, and grant compliance preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound professional judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet firm deadlines
• Impeccable integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• A positive, collaborative approach and commitment to CVI’s mission of serving Veterans

This is an opportunity to bring purpose to your accounting career. Your accuracy, urgency, and stewardship will help ensure CVI’s teams have the resources they need to change lives.