Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Milwaukee, WI)

We are growing our team at Lumen Mill Arts Center and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be grant and fund accounting. You would join a large organisation of about 510 people based in Milwaukee. What you will do • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Track costs around ticketing against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • 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 visitor services. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, afternoons. • On site in Milwaukee. • We reply to every applicant.