Accountant - accounts payable (Madison, WI)

Ironwood Sable Water Authority supplies drinking water and treats wastewater for Madison and nearby communities, and we need an Accountant to lead our accounts payable. You would join a large organisation of about 651 people based in Madison. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to meter reading, and clear open items. • Track costs around treatment plant data against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Experience with meter reading. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Contract for eight months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Madison. • We reply to every applicant.