Accountant

Job Purpose & Summary:

Under the direction of the CFO, the Accountant provides general accounting duties in accordance with prescribed procedures and accounting practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary.

• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Community Advocates Financial Policies & Procedures.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports as needed.
• Review payroll prior to bi-weekly submission.
• Prepare and enter month end allocations including client trust entries, space, admin, fringe benefits (Health/Life/Dental), property and liability, workers comp, postage reading.
• Prepare monthly invoices and record invoices in accounting software.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards statements, balance sheet monthly.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare, review and analyze monthly financial statements, transactions, questionnaires, computer reports and other financial documents including variable ad-hoc reports.
• Meet with managers to review their program budget vs actual financials.
• Assist with annual audit preparation including audit work schedules.
• Prepare Audit Accounts Receivable confirmations for government contracts.
• Complete audit confirmation requests from external auditors of our subcontractors.
• Prepare budget forecasts.

Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency using MS Office including intermediate level experience using MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Filters, Functions, etc.). Ability to manipulate, sort and summarize large data sets.
• High level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Impeccable attention to detail and ability to analyze data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2+ years of Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• CPA certification a plus

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53233: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:  In person

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Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Community Advocates, Inc. is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.