Certified Public Accountant

VIVA USA Inc; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA in Wisconsin seeks a BEP Accountant (CPA) with at least 5 years working with state or federal government agencies to manage financial performance for the client BEP. The role requires understanding of the Randolph Sheppard Act and Wisconsin BEP regulations, and the ability to develop monthly P&L statements and related financial information for vision-impaired operators.

The candidate will collaborate with the BEP Director and client Finance to maintain program reporting, prepare invoices,

Qualifications

• CPA with at least 5 years in government agencies or related entities.
• Understanding of Randolph Sheppard Act and 34 CFR Part 395.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin BEP laws and regulations (Wis. Admin. Code ch. WIs60, Wis. Stat. ch. 47, and Wis. Admin. Code § ADM 2.12).
• Experience developing monthly and annual P&L statements and related financial information for vision-impaired individuals.
• Ability to present financial information in large-group meetings and ensure accessibility of documents for assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with changes to the BEP P&L template in consultation with and approved by the State Licensing Agency (SLA).
• Follow procedures for the collection and data verification of monthly P&L statements in consultation with the SLA.
• Analyze monthly P&L statements and develop invoices based on operator submissions; be aware the BEP Licensed Operator count may grow over time.
• Submit monthly set aside invoices to BEP Licensed Operators.
• Collect monthly set aside payments from BEP Licensed Operators within 30 days of invoice receipt.
• Ensure monthly BEP Licensed Operator set aside payments to client Finance as directed by the SLA.
• Collaborate with the BEP Director to develop and maintain program reporting.
• Work with client Finance to track outstanding set aside invoices.
• Provide recommendations to the BEP Director for BEP fiscal performance improvement plans.
• Monitor BEP Licensed Operator fiscal performance improvement plans as directed by the BEP Director.
• Ensure all communications and documents are accessible with assistive technology (large print, high contrast, screen readers).
• Participate in BEP Director meetings as needed.
• Participate in financial-related agenda items of the monthly ECBV meeting.

Skills

Certified Public Accountant

Government accounting experience

Randolph Sheppard Act knowledge

BEP program knowledge Wis Admin Code

P&L analysis

Public speaking

Job description

BEP Accountant (Certified Public Accountant)

• Certified Public Accountant with 5 years minimum experience working with state or federal government agencies.
• Understanding of the Randolph Sheppard Act and its federal regulations under 34 CFR Part 395
• Understanding of the clientBusiness Enterprise Program and its state laws and regulations under Wis. Admin. Code Ch.Wis60, Wis. Stat. Ch. 47, and Wis. Admin. Code § ADM 2.12
• Experience assisting individuals with vision loss with the development of monthly profit and loss statements and related financial information.
• Experience developing large print documentation for individuals with vision loss.
• Experience analyzing profit and loss statements and developing and sharing analysis of findings.
• Experience collecting and maintaining monthly and annual financial information.
• Experience developing annual financial reports.
• Ability to regularly meet to discuss and review financial documents and information.
• Experience speaking and presenting during large-group meetings.

• Assist with changes to a standard program Profit and Loss Statement template in consultation with and approved by the State Licensing Agency (SLA).
• Follow procedures for the collection and data verification of monthly Profit and Loss Statements in consultation with the SLA.
• Analyze monthly Profit and Loss Statements and develop invoices based on the submitted information from licensed operators. The total number of BEP Licensed Operators may increase overtime, but obtaining a program license takes several months and advanced notice would be provided if an operator were added.
• Submit monthly set aside invoices to BEP Licensed Operators
• Collect monthly set aside payment from BEP Licensed Operators within 30-days of operators' invoice receipt.
• Ensure monthly BEP Licensed Operator set aside payments toclient . Payments shall be sent toclientFinance as directed by the SLA.
• Collaborate with the BEP Director to develop and maintain program reporting.
• Work withclient Finance to track outstanding set aside invoices.
• Provide recommendations to the BEP Director for BEP Licensed Operator fiscal performance improvement plans.
• Monitor BEP Licensed Operator's fiscal performance improvement plans as directed by the BEP Director.
• Ensure all communication and documents are compatible with assistive technology products, e.g., large print, high contrast, compatible with screen readers e.g., JAWS.
• Participate in meetings with the BEP Director on an as needed basis
• Participate in financial-related agenda items of the monthly Elected Committee of Blind Vendors (ECBV) meeting.

Remote with occasional onsite visits very rarely required

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status