SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Executive Director of Finance and is primarily responsible for supporting the Finance Department with a wide variety of functions which include transactional processing, financial analysis, budget monitoring, and cost allocations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process and post monthly/quarterly expense allocations.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Prepare and post payroll liabilities entries.
• Reconcile A/R and A/P balances to ledgers.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Budget and claim grants.
• Create adhoc reports requested by Agency staff.
• Preparation of the 1505 report.
• Serve as audit lead.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Board of Control.
• Assist the Executive Director of Finance in confidential projects as needed.
• Assist with system conversions and process improvements.
• Prepare financial statements for the Smart Thinking Foundation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education and Licensure:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is desired. 
• 3-5 years of prior experience working in an accounting position is desired.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, NetSuite preferred.
• Prior experience working within a school district or non-profit corporation is desired.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Model the core values of the agency.
• Computer skills, including email, word processing, and virtual meeting scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google platform applications, along with the ability to learn agency-specific applications to support business operations.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with diverse work teams.
• Engage with clients in a positive manner that represents self, team, and Agency.
• Work as a team and collaborate effectively with others to meet the needs of the Agency.
• Process-oriented.
• Communicate effectively and timely, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent time management with the ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Problem-prevention, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally, and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients. 
• Ability to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.
• Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
• Professionally represent the agency and public, private and parochial school districts in interactions with staff, customers and community.
• Facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Possess basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and take initiative.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow standard filing procedures.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a professional and flexible office environment, with or without visual and audible distractions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work extended hours during high-demand periods.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.  
• The employee must regularly communicate effectively in person, via phone, and in writing.
• The employee will lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds frequently.

Schedule: 261 Days (12 Months)  

CESA 6 offers great benefits for full time employees such as:  Health, Dental and Vision insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); Wellness Program; Accident/Critical Illness insurance; Pet insurance; paid vacation and holidays.

View CESA 6 Values here 

Contact:
Trena Larson
tlarson@cesa6.org
920-233-3160

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

CESA 6 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We expect every member of our team do their part to maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, feels respected and receives the dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, and evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment as a Gallup best places to work employer that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.