Join WCS as a Senior Accountant and play a key role in supporting the financial health and mission of our organization. This position offers the opportunity to apply your accounting expertise to meaningful work while partnering with leaders across the agency.Pay Range: $73,000 - $80,000Essential Functions:Performs Advanced and complex accounting
duties that require thorough knowledge and application of generally accepted
accounting principles, practices, concepts and requirements that impact the
operations and management of the agency.Prepares requisitions, billings and periodic reports to funding sources.Maintains General Ledger by preparing journal entries for month-end
close, performing variance analysis, identifying discrepancies, conducting
research and conferring with agency leadership and funding source
representatives to resolve issues.Reconciles various balance sheet accounts as assigned.Prepares various financial analysis and reports.Assists with the preparation of the annual financial statement audit by
maintaining supporting schedules and analyses.Works with development and agency leadership in the preparation of
budgets for proposals as well as other budget requests from funding sources.Participate in the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets and
periodic forecasts.Contributes to the development of new or
amended accounting systems, processes and procedures.Serves as backup to various functions in the
Accounting Department on an as needed basis.Assists with special projects assigned by the
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting Manager, and the Chief
Financial Officer.pm21
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and at least five years of
relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting
principles and practices. Ability to use
general technological skills throughout daily job i.e., Email, Internet,
company specified systems, (ex. Microsoft 365, Windows, Word, Excel).Meet all the employee requirements
including references, criminal background check, and driver's license check. Non-profit and grant accounting
experience preferred, and advanced skills in working with Excel spreadsheets
and accounting software. Must possess
the ability to multi-task and be a fast learner.
Communication - Reports directly to the Manager of Financial Planning and
Analysis. Has contact with funding sources, employees, supervisors, and
program directors in writing and oral communications.Technological
Aptitude - Ability to use general
technological skills throughout daily job i.e., Email, Internet, company
specified systems, (ex. Microsoft 365, Windows, Word, Excel).Managing
Priorities/Deadlines - Ability to
maintain schedules, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.Problem-Solving
Skills - Ability to think critically and be
solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment and adapt to program changes and
challenges. Adaptability - Ability to manage change, deal with situations as they arise
and work independently or as part of a team. Teamwork - Ability to work as a team participate productively while also
managing independent contributing duties and responsibilities.Motivation - Possess a commitment to the assigned job, mission and core
values of the organization while also supporting a respectful and harmonious
work setting.Professionalism - Ability to conduct oneself with a high level of integrity,
ethics and boundaries.Multicultural
Sensitivity - The role involves working in the
community and interacting directly with diverse populations, including persons
served, partners, and service providers. As such, the employee must demonstrate
professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills while
representing the organization in a variety of settings. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have the use of sensory skills in order to
effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public
through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by
the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle objects and controls. Must possess
hand and finger dexterity. Handling
files and documents may require reaching with hands and arms. Could have a
requirement to stoop, kneel or crouch and to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Required to enter data into
computer, and the work is performed while sitting for extended periods of time
with the ability to move about at will.Wisconsin
Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will
be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or
disability status. Compensation details: 0 Yearly SalaryPI396374b86e61-7913
