Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to provide on-site accounting support for a nonprofit organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a Contract basis. This role partners closely with the Grants Manager to oversee grant-related financial activity, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely reporting for multiple funded programs. The ideal candidate brings strong general accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to keep funding compliance and financial accuracy at the forefront of daily work.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee financial tracking and reporting for assigned grant-funded programs, ensuring each program remains aligned with sponsor requirements and internal standards.
• Prepare recurring and closeout financial reports for grants, delivering accurate submissions that meet monthly, quarterly, and final reporting deadlines.
• Organize and maintain grant files, schedules, and backup documentation to support compliance reviews and external audit readiness.
• Compare budgets against actual spending, analyze variances, and share meaningful updates with program leaders to support informed financial decisions.
• Develop forecasts and monitor use of restricted funds to help ensure expenses are properly allocated and spending remains within approved guidelines.
• Review invoices, payroll distributions, timesheets, and related transactions to confirm accuracy, allowability, and consistency with grant terms.
• Investigate accounting or compliance discrepancies, recommend solutions, and help implement corrective actions when issues are identified.
• Provide support during audits, monitoring activities, and funder inquiries by assembling financial records and responding to documentation requests.
• Contribute to month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entry support, and other assigned general ledger responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including hands-on exposure to grant accounting or fund-based financial oversight.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience preparing financial reports and analyzing budget-to-actual results with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software used in a finance environment that requires attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret funding requirements and apply them to financial transactions, reporting, and documentation practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain thorough supporting records.
• Comfortable working fully on site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and collaborating directly with finance and program leadership.

Compensation

Based on experience

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