Part-time Finance Manager Job Platteville Wisconsin USA,Finance & Banking

Executive Director at Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Position Description: The Finance Manager will perform higher-level accounting and payroll functions as well as provide technical oversight and guidance to the Administrative Assistant on payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and other day-to-day financial tasks. The Finance Manager will assist the Administrative Assistant on project-related financial practices as needed, and will advise the Executive Director on improvements to Commission financial policies and practices.

A Day in the Life: Build a better future. Collaborate with service-driven colleagues. Make lasting change. These values are embedded in our culture, and we’re looking for a part-time Finance Manager who will contribute to our work. We create a supportive and productive team through a hybrid work arrangement that balances in-office and remote work, blending individual autonomy with team engagement.

We offer optional benefits and opportunities for growth; however, this position will be highly focused on the tasks outlined in this position description, with no “other duties as assigned.”

This position is perfect for an experienced servant-leader who is seeking a low-stress “Encore Career,” or individual seeking a flexible work/life balance that allows you to continue honing your skills. Experienced individuals will also have the opportunity to mentor the next generation of administrative professionals. The work will put you on an inter-generational team of life-long learners and let you practice your craft while growing new skills through team engagement and professional development.

About Us: We have been providing southwestern Wisconsin with community and economic development services for 55 years. We advocate for necessary and positive change grounded in a history of agriculture, food production, manufacturing, small business development, and abundant natural resources. Our staff are interdisciplinary and service-driven. Read our Strategic Plan here.

Location: The Finance Manager will begin in our Platteville office and may adapt a hybrid work schedule once acclimated to the duties. Extended remote work options and leave are possible due to the position’s flexibility once regularly scheduled deadlines and tasks are fully understood.

Tasks and Duties:

Bi-weekly duties include back-up support to the Administrative Assistant on payroll processing.

Monthly duties include:

Verify and prepare monthly journal entries

Reconcile payroll deductions (life & health insurance, WRS retirement with holdings, etc.)

Reconcile accounts receivable

Create monthly financial reports (balance sheet and revenue & expense statement)

Quarterly duties include:

Create financial reports for use in accounts payable and for review by the SWWRPC Commission (balance sheet, statement of operations, treasurer’s report of invoices, etc.)

Verify and prepare monthly journal entries

Verify and reconcile payroll reports (941 report, unemployment, etc.)

Conduct “spot audits” of vouchers and checks for compliance with SWWRPC policies

Prepare and distribute 1099 forms for staff

Verify and reconcile annual payroll reports (W-2, WI state withholding report)

Assist the Executive Director with preparation of annual Total Benefit Statements for staff

Periodic duties may occur throughout the year and will be scheduled to fit within regular working hours:

Support the Executive Director in overall fiscal health and performance measurement analysis

Support in any tasks that require a separation of duties

Requirements:

Demonstrated expertise in accounting and payroll practices listed above.

Demonstrated experience with public sector financial procedures (GASB) is desirable.

Demonstrated effective oral and written…