Senior Accountant

120 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
6737 W Washington St., STE 2275, West Allis, WI 53214, USA

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join our team. This is a full‑time, benefit‑eligible, hybrid opportunity with office hours required in West Allis or Eau Claire every Thursday. (

Please note:

For payroll purposes, all hybrid employees must reside in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan or Minnesota.)

Under the direction of the Director of Accounting, the Project Accounting roles will support a specialized area of accounting focused on the financial management of rental properties, including recording income, expenses, rent collection, preparing financial reports and leading audits.

• Meticulously record all rental income for HUD and LIHTC properties, and expenses related to property maintenance, utilities, repairs, taxes, and other operational costs.
• Record monthly accruals as needed for each project and properly record prepaid expenses.
• Maintain the balance sheet in adherence to GAAP and oversee cash.
• Complete and/or review monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Manage banking transactions, including positive pay and transfers between restricted and unrestricted cash accounts.
• Maintain proper record of approvals and track allowance for doubtful accounts for tenant past‑due balances.
• Record construction draws for new project development, if applicable.
• Communicate/collaborate with investors and other external parties regarding project goals or concerns.
• Collaborate with operations team/property managers to resolve issues in tenant subledgers.
• Prepare and record monthly intercompany billing for project payroll expense and other reimbursements and fees.

• Participate in the budgeting process for each property.
• Forecast future cash flow, including income and expenses.
• Make recommendations to help support profitability.

• Generate financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to provide property owners and stakeholders with a clear picture of the property's financial performance.
• Complete income statement fluctuation analysis on a monthly basis for each project.

• Review entity legal documents such as Operating/Management Agreements to ensure proper adherence to agreements and set up accounting practices for newly established projects.
• Lead HUD and LIHTC audits for assigned properties and complete REAC annual reporting for HUD projects.
• Complete Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) reporting, if applicable.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – eligible for loan forgiveness under the PSLF program after 10 years of on‑time payments under an income‑based repayment plan.
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care.
• Paid Time Off.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) contribution opportunity (403B).
• Annual raises priority.
• Calm Wellness App – Premium Access.
• Student loan navigation program (Summer, PBC).
• Early Earned Wage Access with UKG Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Service Awards and Recognition.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required. CPA license is a plus.
• Strong technical skills in GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Ability to investigate issues, apply accounting principles, and use sound judgment to make recommendations.
• Ability to read, review, and understand financial statements/records and make recommendations.
• Ability to explain accounting concepts to non‑accounting colleagues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including discussions with upper management, executives and investors.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to assist with mentoring colleagues.
• High level of customer support and collaboration across teams.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. A motor vehicle check with satisfactory…