Staff Accountant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 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.
 Completes non-salary industry-related surveys.
 Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Non-Essential Duties

 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.

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.