Senior Accountant

You: Enjoy solving problems, collaborating with others, are detailed oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Us: A mission driven organization building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We are seeking an experienced accounting professional with a “can-do” attitude interested in growing their career. As Badgerland’s Senior Accountant, you will be a critical member of the accounting team responsible for managing our general ledger, financial statement preparation, and collaborating with multiple departments to help grow the organization. Your key areas of responsibility include general ledger, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and member support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process including preparation and posting of journal entries; complete key balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statement package including summary and department-level budget variance analysis. Generate other ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Supervise Accountant I position.
• Maintain chart of accounts.
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to complete year-end audit and council tax returns.
• Conduct an annual review of troop bank accounts.
• Work with the Community Engagement team on the banking aspect of new troop set-up.
• Partner with the Entrepreneurial Experience team to effectively manage accounts receivable associated with product sales.
• Assist with the development and implementation of best practice policies and procedures as they relate to all aspects of accounting.
• Provide back-up support to accounting team members as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Other combinations of education with relevant experience that demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience preferably in a not-for-profit organization.
• Computer savvy and possess experience using Microsoft Office, MIP Fund Accounting, Microix, Asana, NetSuite, and Hybris.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and technical skills.
• Possess excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Excellent leadership, management, and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a bias towards execution and action.
• Skilled relationship builder with a demonstrated ability to motivate and collaborate effectively across every level of the organization.
• A proactive team player willing to pitch in at all levels while holding a big-picture, systems-thinking mindset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be or become a registered member of the Girls Scouts of the United States of America; have a working knowledge of Girl Scout philosophy and programming, and be committed to the Girl Scout mission. Prior Girl Scout experience not required.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to occasionally work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Anticipated time away from office is 25%.
• Possess a valid drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
• Must be able to work both in an office setting and independently off-site.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to withstand:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Operate office equipment manually.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds at times.

Individual Core Competencies

Innovative Solution Seeker: Creatively and critically explores opportunities and challenges with an eye to solutions and forward-moving actions.

Emotionally Intelligent: Personal awareness, self-control, and appropriate emotional expression; ability to build and steward interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Gumption & Drive: Through initiative and resourcefulness, set and reach ambitious goals; results-driven and self-motivated.

Collaborative & Open to Learn: Work effectively in teams and inter-departmentally to move the mission forward; respond positively to constructive feedback and seek learning and growing opportunities.

Diversity & Equity Advocate: Passionate about creating and supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces in the Girl Scout community. Strong intercultural communication skills; value diverse thoughts and perspectives and the positive outcomes when all voices are heard. EEOC Compliant.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We actively promote anti-racism as part of our mission and welcome applicants of all backgrounds to join us in our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Full-Time Job Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Short- and Long- Term Disability Insurance
• Free Life Insurance 1.5x salary (additional coverage available)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with eligibility employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrue total of 15 days the first year
• Holidays observed with pay: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the Friday after), and all business days from December 24 through January 1
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional Development reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt

Salary: $65,000-$75,000

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Evening shift as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person, Madison