Staff Accountant

Schedule: Hybrid – Monday through Thursday in office, work from home Fridays

Industry: Nonprofit / Hospitality Association

Staff Accountant – Nonprofit Accounting

Location: Eau Claire or Shawano, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Hybrid – Monday through Thursday in office, work from home Fridays

Industry: Nonprofit / Hospitality Association

NEWH, an established international nonprofit association serving the hospitality industry, is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and month‑end close activities.

This position supports our corporate office and 31 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

We are looking for someone with a strong accounting background who is comfortable managing multiple accounts, preparing financial statements, and working independently. Experience with nonprofit accounting, Quick Books, and financial audits is especially valuable.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of accounting responsibilities while working closely with executive leadership, chapter representatives, and external accounting professionals.

• Manage daily accounting operations for the corporate office and 31 chapters.
• Complete monthly closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, profit and loss reports, and other financial reports.
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and appropriate fund or class tracking.
• Prepare financial information for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and outside CPAs.
• Assist with annual budgets, expense allocations, and cash flow forecasting.

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and weekly bill payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card transactions, and payment processing activity.
• Oversee invoicing, deposits, reimbursements, and collection of outstanding balances.
• Support chapter treasurers with financial reporting, budgets, and event reconciliations.

• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with the annual financial audit.
• Work with outside accountants on annual Form 990 preparation and other nonprofit reporting requirements.
• Assist with charitable registration renewals and related compliance requirements.
• Coordinate payroll information and assist with insurance-related accounting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and help improve internal accounting procedures.

• Maintain financial records using Quick Books Desktop and Quick Books Online.
• Assist with the planned transition to a consolidated Quick Books Online system in 2027.
• Reconcile membership, event, and donation activity between Member
  365 and Quick Books.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency, accuracy, and reporting.

• Certificate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 6–10 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience preparing financial statements and completing month-end close.
• Proficiency with Quick Books.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently.
• Comfortable communicating with leadership, outside accountants, and other departments.

• Previous experience in nonprofit accounting or working for a CPA firm with nonprofit clients.
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial statements, fund accounting, or class tracking.
• Experience…