Senior Accountant — Strategic Finance & Payroll Leader

Greater Milwaukee Foundation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, processing payroll, and reconciling accounts. This newly created position will shape internal controls and reporting standards, and will partner with departments to provide reliable financial services, generate reports, and support special projects.

The successful candidate will provide analysis, back up various Finance functions, and contribute to the

Qualifications

• Preparing journal entries and processing payroll.
• Reconciling accounts and providing financial analysis.
• Partnering with departments to deliver financial services and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial accounting tasks and support treasury functions.
• Produce reports and assist with special projects as requested.
• Provide backup for multiple Finance functions as needed.

Skills

Journal entries

Payroll processing

Accounts reconciliation

Financial analysis

Job description

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, processing payroll, and reconciling accounts. This newly created position will shape internal controls and reporting standards, and will partner with departments to provide reliable financial services, generate reports, and support special projects.

The successful candidate will provide analysis, back up various Finance functions, and contribute to the