Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to work for an employer that truly values your contributions and well-being?

At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day.

About Family Services

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're Hiring!

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree in business administration, finance, or related field.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience. Proficient in ERP systems.
• Preferred: 2+ years of not-for-profit accounting experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day and help advance our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!