Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This long-term contract position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in non-profit accounting, grant management, and payroll systems. The role is on-site but may offer occasional remote flexibility.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and record payroll entries efficiently using Paylocity.

- Manage grant accounting processes, including cost allocations and preparation of cost reports.

- Implement and oversee compliance with non-profit accounting standards, ensuring accurate allocation of direct, indirect, and administrative costs.

- Perform detailed reconciliations for accounts and banks to ensure financial accuracy.

- Conduct month-end close activities to finalize financial statements.

- Maintain and update the general ledger with precision and attention to detail.

- Generate journal entries and ensure proper documentation for financial transactions.

- Utilize advanced Excel features, such as pivot tables, for effective data analysis and reporting.

- Work with mid-level accounting software, including /Abila, to streamline financial processes.

- Collaborate with internal teams to address accounting challenges and improve operational efficiency. Requirements - Proven experience in non-profit accounting, including grant management and cost allocation.

- Proficiency in payroll systems, with specific expertise in Paylocity.

- Strong technical skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with pivot tables.

- Knowledge of mid-level accounting software;
Quick Books experience is insufficient.

- Ability to handle month-end close processes and generate accurate financial statements.

- Expertise in general ledger maintenance and journal entry creation.

- Demonstrated ability to perform account and bank reconciliations.

- Comprehensive understanding of non-profit regulations and accounting principles.

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