Senior Accountant

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Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join our team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible, hybrid opportunity with office hours required in West Allis or Eau Claire every Thursday. (

Please note:

For payroll purposes, all hybrid employees must reside in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan or Minnesota.)

Under the direction of the Director of Accounting, the Senior Accountant provides excellent customer service to all those needing financial data to make decisions within the Agency. The Senior Accountant is a member of the LSS Financial Services Team and provides fiscal management services for program directors, supervisors, managers and team leaders. The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting in the recording of accurate and timely financial information and other projects and duties as assigned.

The position works in concert with Financial Services Team members.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Works in a collaborative team environment, working towards common strategic goals.
• Under general direction, apply principles of accounting to record financial information and prepare financial reports. This includes compliance with all applicable accounting standards and agencies, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Government Auditing Standards and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Design, recommend and coordinate implementation of internal control procedures to ensure proper transaction recording.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the accounting software, financial reporting and general ledger structure, including consolidated and non-consolidated entities which will involve intercompany and elimination accounting and proper mapping to financial reports and statements.
• May be responsible for multiple HUD or tax credit projects, which include all accounting processes and procedures, reporting, and leading an audit with an external firm. May also include financial statement entry into the HUD Real Estate Assessment Center system.
• Initiate and oversee various day-to-day banking transactions.
• Complete 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) tax forms accurately and timely.
• Prepare and document general ledger entries including proper support.
• Complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliations independently.
• Prepare monthly expense-based invoices and supporting documentation for the funders of various programs and follow through with collecting timely payments.
• Compile and prepare financial data, analysis and reports using various software and financial applications.
• May proactively assist in the preparation for the LSS consolidated annual financial and single audits, including preparation of schedules and reports.
• Assist in the creation of standardized policies and procedures to support accounting practice within the general ledger that is shared across the agency.
• Support in the preparation of annual budgets as needed.
• Initiate, establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships, including partnering with programs and project personnel by providing financial support, fluctuation analysis and responding timely to inquiries.
• Stay abreast of and be actively engaged in implementation of employee training for changing business requirements including documentation of processes and procedures.
• Be a resource to finance team members.
• Be proactive and facilitate project assignments.
• Maintain high ethical standards in financial reporting.
• Communicate concisely and effectively while also demonstrating positivity.

• Must comply with agency and departmental policies and regulations.
• Must relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity.
• Must support the Mission, Vision and Values of the Agency.

Position has no direct reports but will provide guidance to others as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must…