Junior Accountant

Travaux Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Travaux Inc. in Milwaukee seeks an accounting support specialist to assist the Housing Authority with basic accounting tasks, data entry, reconciliations, and AP/AR support, ensuring GAAP-compliant records.

You will help with month-end closings, HUD reporting, and maintaining general ledger accuracy, with exposure to public housing programs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1-2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in public or nonprofit sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and recording accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare bank deposits and reconcile bank statements.
• Maintain and update general ledger entries under supervision.
• Help prepare monthly financial reports and assist in month-end closings.
• Assist with HUD reporting and audits.
• Review invoices for accuracy and coding.
• Support payroll processing as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from internal departments and vendors.
• Maintain organized financial records.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Discretion with sensitive information

Written and verbal communication

HUD/public housing knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Yardi

Other accounting software

Job description

CLASS SUMMARY

This position supports the financial operations of the Housing Authority by performing basic accounting tasks including data entry, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable support, and assisting with monthly and year-end closings. This role ensures accurate financial recordkeeping in compliance with HUD regulations, GAAP, and agency policies.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Assists with processing and recording accounts payable and receivable transactions.
2. Prepares bank deposits and reconciles bank statements.
3. Maintains and updates general ledger entries under supervision.
4. Helps prepare monthly financial reports and assist in month‑end closings.
5. Assists with financial documentation required for HUD reporting and audits.
6. Reviews invoices for accuracy, approvals, and appropriate coding.
7. Assists in the reconciliation of housing program accounts (e.g., HCV, Public Housing, LIHTC).
8. Supports the payroll processing function as needed.
9. Maintains organized records and financial files.
10. Responds to inquiries from internal departments and external vendors.
11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor's preferred. 1‑2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in public or nonprofit sector.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

None

KNOWLEDGE

• Accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Methods of analyzing and preparing financial documents.

SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Yardi, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Familiarity with HUD accounting requirements and public housing operations is a plus.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT / DECISION MAKING / PROBLEM SOLVING

Performs duties within scope of general authority policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired results. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices. Refers exceptions to policy and procedures to the supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.