Bookkeeper

Special Olympics Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Olympics Wisconsin is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to support its financial operations. The role involves processing transactions, assisting with monthly closes and audits, and providing guidance on financial procedures and systems to improve accuracy and internal controls.

As part of a dedicated team, you will work within SOWI's guiding values to ensure timely financial reporting, credit card administration, and analysis that helps the organization open hearts and minds for people

Job description

The Bookkeeper is part of a dedicated team of professionals who, utilizing SOWI’s Guiding Values, work together to support Special Olympics Wisconsin’s (SOWI) vision and mission to open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across Wisconsin by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other athletes, and the community.

The Bookkeeper is organized and self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail. They are responsible for performing and coordinating key accounting functions supporting the financial operations of the organization. The position ensures accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, supports credit card administration, prepares financial reporting and analysis, assists with monthly close and audit preparation, and provides guidance on financial procedures and systems. The Bookkeeper also identifies and implements process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency and internal controls.