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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Looking for Accountant at St. Francis, WI Full Time
Job Description
Who are we?
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100+ years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin.
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100+ years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin.
A career at Catholic Charities blends social service with professional development. Our staff is made up of a diverse group of passionate professionals who are committed to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. We are proud recipients of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces award for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022!
What will I do as the Jr. Accountant?
As the Jr. Accountant, you will apply accounting principles to analyze financial information, prepare financial reports by compiling information, prepare profit and loss statements, and utilize appropriate accounting control procedures. This position is responsible for championing the accounts payable process and supporting the programmatic billing processes. You will also proactively identify and troubleshoot financial problems, and recommend, design, and implement department controls and procedures as needed.
Why should I apply?
This is a great in-person opportunity to be an integral part of a passionate and collaborative team while utilizing and developing your finance skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help further the mission of Catholic Charities by maintaining sound accounting principles and procedures. The most successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented, have a passion for learning, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.
What are the requirements?
An Associate’s degree in Accounting is required, while a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Prior experience in accounting and/or finance, preferably in a non-profit or social services field, is also required. Prior experience using accounting software, QuickBooks or Financial Edge experience, is a plus.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
