Join WCS as a Senior Accountant and play a key role in supporting the financial health and mission of our organization. This position offers the opportunity to apply your accounting expertise to meaningful work while partnering with leaders across the agency. Pay Range : $73,000 - $80,000 Essential Functions: Performs Advanced and complex accounting duties that require thorough knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, concepts and requirements that impact the operations and management of the agency. Prepares requisitions, billings and periodic reports to funding sources. Maintains General Ledger by preparing journal entries for month-end close, performing variance analysis, identifying discrepancies, conducting research and conferring with agency leadership and funding source representatives to resolve issues. Reconciles various balance sheet accounts as assigned. Prepares various financial analysis and reports. Assists with the preparation of the annual financial statement audit by maintaining supporting schedules and analyses. Works with development and agency leadership in the preparation of budgets for proposals as well as other budget requests from funding sources. Participate in the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Contributes to the development of new or amended accounting systems, processes and procedures. Serves as backup to various functions in the Accounting Department on an as needed basis. Assists with special projects assigned by the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting Manager, and the Chief Financial Officer. pm21 Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and at least five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Ability to use general technological skills throughout daily job i.e., Email, Internet, company specified systems, (ex. Microsoft 365, Windows, Word, Excel). Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, and driver’s license check. Non-profit and grant accounting experience preferred, and advanced skills in working with Excel spreadsheets and accounting software. Must possess the ability to multi-task and be a fast learner. Communication – Reports directly to the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. Has contact with funding sources, employees, supervisors, and program directors in writing and oral communications. Technological Aptitude – Ability to use general technological skills throughout daily job i.e., Email, Internet, company specified systems, (ex. Microsoft 365, Windows, Word, Excel). Managing Priorities/Deadlines – Ability to maintain schedules, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects. Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to think critically and be solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment and adapt to program changes and challenges. Adaptability – Ability to manage change, deal with situations as they arise and work independently or as part of a team. Teamwork – Ability to work as a team participate productively while also managing independent contributing duties and responsibilities. Motivation – Possess a commitment to the assigned job, mission and core values of the organization while also supporting a respectful and harmonious work setting. Professionalism – Ability to conduct oneself with a high level of integrity, ethics and boundaries. Multicultural Sensitivity – The role involves working in the community and interacting directly with diverse populations, including persons served, partners, and service providers. As such, the employee must demonstrate professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills while representing the organization in a variety of settings. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle objects and controls. Must possess hand and finger dexterity. Handling files and documents may require reaching with hands and arms. Could have a requirement to stoop, kneel or crouch and to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Required to enter data into computer, and the work is performed while sitting for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will. Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Compensation details: 73000-80000 Yearly Salary PI96806931fd11-25448-414279135c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386