Staff Accountant

Greater Milwaukee Foundation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our mission-driven finance team in Milwaukee. This role handles biweekly payroll, weekly deposits and accounts payable, plus monthly reconciliations and internal reporting to support program work.

Ideal candidates will have at least an associate degree in accounting or finance and 1+ years of relevant nonprofit accounting experience, with strong Excel and software skills to ensure accurate financial statements.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting or finance-related field is required.
• Three or more years of accounting-related experience are required.
• Experience with financial accounting software and nonprofit industry experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes biweekly payroll.
• Reviews weekly deposits.
• Processes/reviews accounts payable weekly.
• Reconciles checking and other accounts monthly.
• Provides financial reporting for ThriveOn as requested.
• Maintains various balance sheet accounts and assists with annual audit.
• Assists Accounting Manager with tax workpapers and process improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Payroll processing

Financial analysis

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or finance-related field

One or more years of relevant experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Staff Accountant

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is how Milwaukee works together. For over a century, we have helped

generous people give back to the community. Together with donors and partners throughout the region, the

Foundation invests in the potential of people and places, supports community-grown solutions and strives to end

the systemic racism that holds our region back. Through the power of transformative philanthropy and social

change, we are focused on shaping a future where everyone thrives - a Milwaukee for all.

You can make a difference, as we are seeking a Staff Accountant! The Staff Accountant is responsible for

• Processes biweekly payroll.
• Reviews weekly deposits.
• Processes/reviews accounts payable weekly.
• Reconciles checking and other accounts monthly.
• Processes procurement card approvals, receipt collection, and journal entry.
• Provides financial reporting for ThriveOn as requested.
• Maintains accounts receivable, accrued liability, prepaid accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Compiles financial data, reports, and correspondence for the annual financial audit.
• Complete non-salary industry-related surveys.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
• Provides backup for financial statements preparation.
• Assists Accounting Manager with annual tax workpapers, process improvements.
• Surveys peer foundations on issues of significance to the Foundation (e.g., financial practices, policies) as requested.
• Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty in a satisfactory

manner. The job specifications listed below are representative of the education and experience as well as the

knowledge, skill and/or ability (KSAs) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Staff Accountant

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting or finance-related field required.
• Three (3) or more years of accounting-related experience required.
• Experience with financial accounting software, as well as experience working in the nonprofit industry preferred.
• Payroll processing experience and knowledge of community foundations a plus.
• Criminal background and credit checks are required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to support the mission, vision and values of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and abide by applicable standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, take initiative and solve problems.
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills and aptitude; ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, web-based applications, and databases.
• Must be honest, dependable, and able to handle multiple tasks while being organized and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated aptitude for financial analysis.
• Knowledge of different accounting systems/financial policies/business environments.
• Ability to learn new procedures quickly and accurately.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or finance required.
• One (1) or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience and knowledge of computer software and databases required.
• Experience working in the nonprofit industry preferred.
• Criminal background and credit checks are required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to support the mission, vision and values of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and abide by applicable standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems.
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills and aptitude; ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Staff Accountant

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, web-based applications, and databases.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to handle multiple tasks while being organized and
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial information to clients.
• Ability to perform various accounting calculations.
• Highly detail-oriented.

Benefits: We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision, flexible spending, life

insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, educational assistance and more!

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse

backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

employees.