Accounting Analyst

Description

Perform a variety of specialized and complex record keeping duties associated with processing and analyzing accounting transactions. Prepare and review a variety of financial reports with a high degree of accuracy. Responsible for tracking and maintaining critical reporting deadlines. Initiate communication between stakeholders to ensure information reported is complete and accurate. With supervision, coordinate implementation of new systems and recommend process improvements.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities (include, but not limited to):

• Record, analyze, and maintain federal, state, and private grants within the College financial system in accordance with project guidelines and established procedures. Prepare and submit monthly financial reports, reimbursement requests, and annual reports as required.
• In coordination with the Grants Office, review and monitor monthly grant expenditures for compliance, analyze spending, and resolve discrepancies. Assist with grant close‑out activities and maintain accurate financial records and documentation for annual audits.
• Process financial aid disbursements bi‑weekly in coordination with the Financial Aid Department. Monitor, reconcile, and maintain financial aid account ledgers to include securing funds and processing transactions to ensure accurate reporting. Analyze, calculate, and process amounts owed to WCTC for financial aid disbursements.
• Maintain registers for all fixed assets including buildings, equipment, machinery, and vehicles. Review and reconcile fixed‑asset activity, ensuring proper recording, capitalization, and classifications. Record asset acquisitions, disposals, and transfers within accounting software.
• Coordinate with departments to maintain accurate fixed‑asset records, including physical asset verification. Support audits and year‑end financial reporting schedules.
• Prepare, analyze, and complete various account reconciliations as well as year‑end audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the College’s annual budget process, including data summarization, entry, and analysis.
• Participate in and contribute to assignments and special projects of a similar nature and level.

• Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of work experience in general accounting, reporting, fixed‑asset accounting, and financial analysis.
• Education:
  
  Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications (complex Excel). Familiarity with computerized accounting systems. Ability to reconcile financial documents/reports. Strong critical‑thinking and analytical skills. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with staff, management, financial institutions, other agencies and the public. High attention to accuracy and detail. Ability to read, understand, and explain complicated procedures and regulations;
  
  communicate effectively orally and in writing; organize and schedule work priorities.

• Position: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Application:
  Submit completed application, current resume, and cover letter.
• Interview:
  Selected candidates will be invited for an onsite interview on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
• Benefits: WCTC offers a wide range of outstanding benefits. Benefits include, but not limited to:
  Competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, long‑term disability, supplemental life, flex spending accounts, etc.); generous time off and holiday schedule; eligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF); opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver); well‑being activities; collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Internal growth:
  Internal team members are encouraged to grow their careers at WCTC; employees must be in their current position for at least six (6) months to be eligible to apply for a new role.
• Legal:
  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship not available.