Senior Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Milwaukee, WI)

Summit Maple Community Partners is looking for a Senior Accountant. The job centres on grant and fund accounting for client intake, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. Flexibility and kindness are expected. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to client intake, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around volunteer shifts against budget and explain variances to managers. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • 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. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with client intake. Working arrangement • Contract for eight months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Milwaukee, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.