Senior Accountant

*POSITION: *Senior Accountant *REPORTS TO: *Operations & Finance Director *ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:* _*Our Vision:*_ *All youth ages 16–24 are assets in our community.
* _*Our Mission*_*: Operation Fresh Start empowers emerging adults on a path to self-sufficiency through education, mentoring and employment training.
* *ABOUT OPERATION FRESH START: *OFS programs are designed for a critical time in life: the transition to adulthood.
They provide a path forward for emerging adults through mentoring, education, and employment training.
OFS program participants earn their high school diploma, driver’s license, and certifications in the construction and conservation fields, and gain college/career readiness skills.
Program participants are all also giving back to the community – building affordable homes for low-income families, and completing conservation projects and environmental justice work in city and county parks.
After program completion, OFS staff continue to support program graduates as they transition into post-secondary education and/or self-sustaining employment.
*HOURS: This is a full-time position.
Scheduled work hours are 7:15 a.
m.
to 4:15pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am to 12:00pm on Fridays.
* *WORK ENVIRONMENT: *This is an on-site position located at 2670 Milwaukee St, Madison WI 53704 with a typical office environment setting.
*COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:* Starting wage is $60,000-$72,000, depending upon education and experience.
Benefit package includes paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, maternity/paternity leave, flexible savings account, and insurance (health, dental, disability and life).
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* _The following duties are typically expected of this position.
These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
_ *Finance* * Supervise preparation of staff and participant payrolls including computation of all fringe benefits, vacation, and sick leave and related tax forms.
* Implement and maintain appropriate controls and enforce necessary polices in order to protect the organization’s assets and financial affairs.
* Supervise the operation of the accounting system, which shall be based on universally accepted accounting standards, in compliance with existing laws and contractual commitments.
* Maintain an effective management information system that will provide the Executive Director, Board, and staff, financial and special reports, as appropriate, that will aid in the management decision-making process and facilitate the efficiency and economy of operations.
* Administer policies, procedures, forms and records in order to maintain an efficient system according to acceptable legal business and accounting standards.
* Supervise the grant allocation process and review grant invoicing and reporting.
* Engage in the administration of grant reporting, management and audits.
* Engage in the developing and utilizing data systems to inform and continually improve programing.
*Grant Compliance and Reporting* * Manage federal, state, and local grant billing * Ensure grant compliance *General* * Manage allocation of expenses among multiple funding sources and programs * Organize, prepare, and review accounting input * Prepare month end journal entries * Post and deposit cash receipts * General ledger reconciliation * Process work permits * Assist annual audit * Proactively promote and participate in process improvement * Work effectively with team members at all levels of the organization in a positive, professional manner * Provide back-up for Finance & Operations Director and Accounting Assistant as needed *QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES* * Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years of relevant professional experience * Interest in working to empower emerging adults on a path to self-sufficiency and success * Experience with or understanding of funding-based accounting * Understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles * Proficient in Microsoft Suite * Fastidious attention to detail and accuracy * Effective communicator * Strong organizational and time management skills * Ability to think critically and problem solve * Accounting experience in a nonprofit setting is preferred but not required \*\*\*\*OFS conducts several background checks prior to employment.
Criminal background does not necessarily preclude employment at Operation Fresh Start.
\*\*\* *RESUME AND A COVER LETTER FOR THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED.
* *SUBMIT TO:* Operation Fresh Start Attention: Mckenzie Newman 2670 Milwaukee Street | Madison, WI 53704 ofshr2670@gmail.
com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.
00 - $72,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance Experience level: * 2 years Physical setting: * Office Application Question(s): * Do you understand that a cover letter is required to be considered for this position? Work Location: In person