Senior Accountant
About The Position
Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive. We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join our agency's Finance team. This full‑time role is vital in safeguarding the financial health of our organization. As a collaborative member of the Finance team, this position leads essential accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity across our financial systems. The Senior Accountant oversees balance sheet reconciliations, reviews and corrects journal entries, and partners with staff to strengthen accounting practices and streamline processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
- Proficient in ERP systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Proficient typing and data entry skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Analytical problem-solving skills.
- Time management skills and the ability to meet work demands on an independent basis.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in business administration, finance, or related field.
- 2+ years of not-for-profit accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Finance staff to manage core accounting functions, including accounts payable, manual journal entries, month end accruals, and purchasing card activity.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly account reconciliations and financial analyses.
- Support grant management through assistance with draw requests, financial reporting, and budget development.
- Deliver accurate, timely work on assigned projects to support leadership and ensure high-quality financial reporting.
- Serve as the primary daily point of contact for financial operations inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, including agency leadership and vendors.
- Act as backup Payroll Administrator to ensure continuity of payroll processing.
- Lead audit preparation and responses for assigned accounting areas.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with program leaders, finance, and administrative staff.
Benefits
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
