Certified Public Accountant
hace 3 días
Madison
Job Description Wegner CPAs is proud to partner with a Madison-based 501(c)(3) organization that supports Dane County residents through community involvement, mentorship, education, employment skills, supportive housing, transportation, financial literacy, and youth programming. This is a hybrid, flexible, and part-time position with an anticipated 20 hours of week per week. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Support day-to-day accounting operations, including review and processing support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities., • Work alongside the bookkeeper to review general ledger activity, coding accuracy, account classifications, and supporting documentation., • Prepare and/or review monthly bank, credit card, and other balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly., • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, financial schedules, journal entry support, and account analysis., • Maintain organized financial records and document retention practices for invoices, receipts, contracts, grants, statements, reconciliations, audit workpapers, and related accounting files., • Help strengthen and document internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial workflows in alignment with nonprofit best practices., • Prepare schedules and support requests for the annual audit, Form 990 support, grant reporting support, and other external financial reviews as assigned., • Monitor supporting documentation for restricted and program-related activity to improve reporting accuracy and audit readiness., • Identify discrepancies, unusual trends, or control gaps and communicate recommendations clearly to leadership., • Provide accounting guidance, training support, and process follow-through to ensure consistent financial practices across the organization., • Maintain strict confidentiality when handling donor, employee, participant, vendor, and organizational financial information., • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required., • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required., • At least three years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated experience in AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting support., • Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting documentation standards., • Demonstrated ability to work accurately with deadlines, organize records, and follow through on unresolved items., • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or bookkeeping systems., • Experience working with a nonprofit organization, including fund accounting, grant reporting, donor-restricted activity, or audit preparation., • Experience supporting annual external audits and preparing supporting schedules for auditors or tax professionals., • Experience developing or improving accounting procedures, internal controls, and document retention systems., • This is a flexible hybrid position with a mix of remote work and on-site support based on organizational needs, deadlines, and audit or finance priorities., • The expected schedule may vary by week; occasional additional availability may be needed during month-end close, year-end close, audit preparation, or board reporting periods. Job Posted by ApplicantPro