Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

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 nonsalary industryrelated 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 financerelated field required.
• Three (3) or more years of accountingrelated 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.
• Selfmotivated 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, webbased 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.