Accountant, EDI

EDI

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Card Processing, Channel Support, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), External Audit, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Tax Returns, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
POSTED
16 days ago
Accountant
 

CLIENT ASSOCIATION(s): All Clients
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Finance
DIRECT REPORTS: None
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Exempt, Full-time (Minimum of 37.5 hours/week)
ROLE TYPE/LEVEL: Mid-Level, Non-Supervisory

CLIENT/DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The EDI Accounting Department provides comprehensive accounting and financial management services to EDI's clients. The department serves as a trusted financial partner, supporting clients with the day-to-day accounting functions that keep their organizations running and in good financial standing. The department manages a full range of accounting services on behalf of clients, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, audit support, and reporting.

JOB OVERVIEW:
The accountant performs multiple services and duties in support of all financial aspects of the non-profit associations managed by EDI. These services include preparing, reviewing and reporting financial statements to the clients in a timely manner. The accountant also performs various duties and tasks to provide constructive information and support to other support services departments of EDI.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (minimum of 37.5 hours/week):
  • Enter monthly financial information for assigned client accounts in accounting software.
  • Reconcile monthly bank and investment statements for assigned client accounts.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for assigned client accounts.
  • Organize, prepare and assist with client annual audits and form 990 tax returns with external auditors, in addition to assisting with preparation of annual 1099 forms for assigned clients.
  • Oversight of credit card payment processing for assigned clients.
  • Review client invoices for accuracy in addition to entering invoices into the system and assist with payment approval process.
  • Liaison to Client Executives and client Board of Directors in all financial matters related to assigned clients.
  • Reconcile accounting ledgers to iMIS database reports
  • Other accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficiency in Excel and Access along with experience in accounting software packages required. Must be organized, detail oriented and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a combination of associate’s degree, skills and experience. Experience in non-profit accounting is a plus.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Minimal

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee, WI and a minimum of two days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement for the role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (lifting, packaging, etc.)
Minimal lifting required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Additional hours may be required during year-end close and audit preparation. This is generally from January-March.

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