Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Milwaukee, WI)

Northwind Cobalt Property Management Group is looking for an Accountant. The job centres on grant and fund accounting for vendor invoices, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would join a large organisation of about 349 people based in Milwaukee. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to vendor invoices, and clear open items. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Track costs around unit turnovers against budget and explain variances to managers. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with vendor invoices. Working arrangement • Contract for six months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Milwaukee. • We reply to every applicant.