Full-time
Who We Are
Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Working for Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) is much more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to bring your talent, passion, and perspective to a girl-centric, mission driven organization. We are seeking individuals committed to making a difference who are enthusiastic team players who want to join an organization with a proud history and a growing future. Joining our staff means working to full potential in a dynamic and diverse environment that strives for equity for all.
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s financial operations, ensuring financial stability and upholding the integrity of the organization. Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Staff Accountant prepares and processes financial activities, adhering to compliant accounting standards and principles while maintaining robust internal controls. This role encompasses overseeing accounts payable, managing corporate credit card transactions, processing fixed assets, handling cash receipts, and maintaining related general ledger accounts.
What You’ll Do:
- Process all council accounts payable in accordance with regulations and internal controls by ensuring invoices submitted for payment are appropriately authorized and have correct expense account numbers. Verify accuracy of final checks by applying eligible discounts, resolving unverified invoices, uncashed checks and discrepancies.
- Maintain a computerized vendor list, accounting software files and vendor W-9 form.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations and enter journal entries, including fixed assets (acquisitions, transfers, disposals and depreciation), inventory, retail store daily transactions, and electronic transactions in cash accounts.
- Manage and maintain the council’s Certificates of Insurance files and issue appropriate Certificates of Insurance.
- Prepare and electronically file monthly state sales tax reports with the State of Wisconsin.
- Commit to continuous learning to support the needs of the department and council by staying knowledgeable of the finance department’s systems, procedures, and protocols.
- Remain current with accounting software and the accounts payable system to ensure optimal usage and functionality.
- Provides guidance to staff and members on financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare reports and maintain files in accordance with legal, retention policies, and security/confidentiality requirements.
- Crosstrain with other team members on related financial job functions.
- Manage and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and service expectations in a timely manner and with quality output.
- Operate with urgency, flexibility and adaptability to complete job duties.
- Provide support to the Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer with special projects as needed.
Full-Time Job Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Free Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with eligibility employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holidays observed with pay: Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the Friday after), and all business days from December 24 through January 1
- Mileage reimbursement
- Plus more!
Who You Are and Keys to Success:
- An associate degree in accounting or a minimum of five years of relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft products and accounting software. Knowledge of MIP/Abila is a plus.
- Display high integrity and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (verbal, written, in person and/or over the telephone).
- Responsive to customer needs through effective time management, attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Establishes goals, prioritizes work, and determines daily activities for the achievement of those goals.
- Works independently, takes initiative, uses discretion, is flexible, and thrives in an ever changing and fast-paced environment. Can creatively and successfully solve problems and resolve conflicts.
- Functions well as part of a diverse team and network including communicating, delegating and supporting.
- Willing to subscribe to the Girl Scout philosophy and program standards and enroll as a Girl Scout member which includes paying a membership fee either annually or as a lifetime member.
- Occasional travel within the region is required. A valid driver’s license and use of your own vehicle are preferred. If so, you must comply with the council’s automobile insurance policy limits and have a driving record that meets the requirements of the council’s business auto insurance carrier. If you are unable to drive, a transportation plan must be submitted and approved prior to an official offer being made.
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time, occasionally required to stand for long periods, and operate office equipment manually. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
EEO & Anti-Racist Statement
The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) has a vision for a deeply inclusive membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, GSWISE candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. Our Girl Scout Law encourages us to seek racial equity for everyone and do our part to dismantle systemic racism. GSWISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Report To: Finance Director
Classification: Full-Time (37.50 hours weekly), Non-Exempt
Salary Description
Range of $24 – $28, based on experience