Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and help maintain accurate, timely records for the organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role combines core accounting work with member and chapter-related financial support, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will contribute to month-end activities, assist with compliance reporting, and work closely with internal teams as well as external audit and tax partners.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee accounts payable activity by reviewing, processing, and maintaining accurate vendor payment records.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and complete reconciliations to ensure payroll activity is properly reflected in the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank accounts and designated funds regularly, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Record monthly journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support both month-end and year-end close activities.
• Track cash movements and maintain reliable financial documentation to support reporting accuracy and operational visibility.
• Process membership-related deposits, mailed credit card payments, and donation transactions while ensuring records remain current and accurate.
• Respond to payment questions, issue approved refunds or account adjustments, and provide financial support to chapters, advocates, and coordinators.
• Prepare and submit required state tax filings and nonprofit-related returns, while monitoring deadlines and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Partner with external auditors and outside accounting or tax advisors by assembling schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for reviews and annual audits.• Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role with responsibility for transaction processing and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close procedures.
• Practical experience handling tax-related work, including state filings, sales tax, or corporate tax return support.
• Ability to reconcile multiple bank accounts and maintain accuracy across high-volume financial transactions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize records, meet deadlines, and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Proficiency communicating with internal stakeholders and external partners regarding payments, account questions, and financial issues.
• Comfortable using accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to prepare reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.