Staff Accountant

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k + employer 3% match

Generous paid time off + 10 paid–hols

Employee Discount at Milwaukee’s ReSto

Job summary

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance Team in Milwaukee, WI. This full-time, non-exempt role handles accounts payable, payroll backup, and bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records for our nonprofit organization.

The Staff Accountant will process vendor invoices, support audits, grants reporting, and help strengthen internal controls while contributing to the community by ensuring fiscal compliance and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient with accounting software and QuickBooks.
• Strong MS Office and Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable with integrity and accuracy.
• Prepare weekly check runs and ACH payments.
• Act as payroll backup and maintain payroll processes.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and GL reconciliations.
• Support year-end closing and audit preparation.
• Assist with grant reporting and compliance analysis.
• Maintain the departmental operations procedures manual.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Non-profit bookkeeping

MS Office

Excel

Education

Associate degree in finance/accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP Concur

Job description

Staff Accountant

Full-Time, Monday–Friday, Non-Exempt / Hourly 8 am-4:30 pm

$21-$26/HR; Compensation based on experience

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant plays a vital role as part of our Finance Team. The Staff Accountant supports the organization's fiscal operations by ensuring accurate financial records in compliance with non-profit accounting standards. In addition, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for processing high volumes of vendor invoices with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring proper coding and approvals.

Gain hands‑on experience across nonprofit accounting, grants, payroll, reconciliations, and financial operations while developing skills for future career advancement. Do meaningful work that supports Milwaukee families and strengthens our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable with integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and ACH payments.
• Act as primary backup for payroll,
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations
• Support year-end closing and audit preparation
• Maintain the procedures manual for departmental operations
• Assist with grant reporting and compliance analysis

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in finance/accounting preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in accounting software; QuickBooks experience. No form fillers -
• Solid MS Office, Excel,
• Excellent verbal and written communication across teams and management levels
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional representation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, ideally in a nonprofit setting
• Familiarity with automated AP systems; SAP Concur experience
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Mortgage servicing experience
• Non-profit bookkeeping/accounting experience.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k + employer 3% match
• Generous paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• Employee Discount at Milwaukee’s ReStores

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity affirms its social and legal commitment to promote an atmosphere and environment that recognizes the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity. Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.