Position Title
Senior Accountant I
Opening & Closing Dates
Job Location
Base Wage
$42,500.00
*annual wage will be pro-rated based on start date and/or full-time/part-time status, base wage is contingent upon the employee actively working the full year, unpaid days off will adjust wage for that specific pay-period.
FLSA Status
Primary Function
Responsible for managing and supporting assigned day-to-day functions, operations, and strategies in the Finance and Accounting Department with a focus on assigned functions.
Primary Duties
Legend: E = Essential / NE = Non Essential / N/A = Not Applicable
- Provide back-up support and coverage for Finance and Accounting staff in their absence. E
- Provide guidance and support to Directors, Supervisors, and employees, as needed. NE
- Administer and/or manage assigned areas of Finance and Accounting functions to include, but not limited to: payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgets, forecasting, general Finance and Accounting administration, billing, etc. E
- Provide input into department’s goal setting process, etc. E
- Support month-end and year-end close process (by due dates); to include, but not limited to: monthly closing, journal entries, general ledger accounts, financial reports, financial period closings, cash flow, reconciliations, periodic and special financial reports, verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions, etc. E
- Create, maintain and update information to include, but not limited to: employee payroll files, employee benefits worksheet, general departmental files, vendor files, prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule, etc. E
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results. E
- Plan, assign and review staff’s work. E
- Assist CFO to ensure compliance and accurate data and documents (i.e.; account classifications, grant fund expenditures, incoming/outgoing documentation such as purchase orders, payables/receivables, etc. E
- Implement and/or practice the duties and responsibilities of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under current policies and procedures, as required. E
- Establish and maintain good communication with all stakeholders (i.e.; employees, vendors). NE
- Follow and ensure adherence to all legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies. E
- Attend all meetings and professional development activities, as directed. NE
- Perform other duties as assigned. NE
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited school required; CPA preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of practical/professional in accounting required; preferably in the not-for-profit field.
- Proven Senior Accounting experience.
- Proven experience in the use of a computerized payroll system and accounting tools. Knowledge of Visual Account Mate preferred.
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
- Experience with creating financial statements, including excellent abilities in word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases with experience in using Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year end close process.
- Excellent organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong cultural competency and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, appropriate to target audiences across multiple functional areas, categories, levels, linguistic, and economic backgrounds; both in a team and individual environment.
- Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Highly developed organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities; accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, depending on program needs.
- Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance, and meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Attendance and punctuality is an essential function of the job.
The employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Employee is frequently required to see, talk, or hear. Finger dexterity is also required. Infrequent lifting, including files, will be encountered.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally performed in an office environment. Local travel required; some state-wide travel as needed. Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.
Reports To
To Apply
Apply online at www.lacausa.org under “Careers” then “New Applicant Application.”
Please know that your Public Libraries offer free use of a computer and access to internet.
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Any current La Causa, Inc. employee wishing to apply for this position is required to notify their immediate supervisor of their intentions and must complete the Job Bid Form online, which will be submitted to the Department of Human Resources for processing. Failure to notify your immediate supervisor prior to submitting an application will lead to applicant disqualification.
LA CAUSA, INC. IS AN AA/EEOC/LEP EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY EOE OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETS/DISABILITY