Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is how Milwaukee works together. For over a century, we have helped

generous people give back to the community. Together with donors and partners throughout the region, the

Foundation invests in the potential of people and places, supports community-grown solutions and strives to end

the systemic racism that holds our region back. Through the power of transformative philanthropy and social

change, we are focused on shaping a future where everyone thrives - a Milwaukee for all.

You can make a difference, as we are seeking a Staff Accountant! The Staff Accountant is responsible for

• 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 Thrive On 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.
• Complete non-salary industry-related surveys.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
• Provides backup for financial statements preparation.
• Assists Accounting Manager with annual tax work papers, 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.

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.

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting or finance-related field required.
• Three (3) or more years of accounting-related 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.

• 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.
• Self-motivated 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, web-based 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.

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or finance required.
• One (1) or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience and knowledge of computer software and databases required.
• Experience working in the nonprofit industry preferred.
• Criminal background and credit checks are required.

• 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.
• Self-motivated 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, web-based applications, and databases.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to handle multiple tasks while being organized and
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial information to clients.
• Ability to perform various accounting calculations.
• Highly detail-oriented.

Benefits:
We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision,…