Senior Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the organization’s accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting functions. This position ensures timely and accurate month-end close, supports the CFO with budgeting, audit preparation, and compliance, and contributes to process improvements. The Senior Accountant is directly responsible for the accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements and works closely with the Staff Accountant, who manages accounts receivable and housing transactions, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of VISIT Milwaukee and Destination Milwaukee, Inc.’s financial records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

General Accounting

• Maintain the general ledger including journal entries, allocations, reconciliations, year-end closing, and new fiscal year set-up.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist the CFO with budget preparation, monitoring, and revisions.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for the annual audit.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and reporting requirements including 1099s and sales / use tax filings.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and budget entry in the accounting system.
• Maintain, balance, and reconcile various ledger accounts using Excel spreadsheets.
• Perform periodic auditing / review of general ledger accounts to ensure proper classification and accuracy
• Support Committee reporting and attend Committee meetings as required.
• Monitor purchase order system, follow up on older outstanding purchase orders, and assist staff with entry issues.
• Reconcile on-hand parking vouchers.
• Support process improvements and accounting system enhancements.

Accounts Payable

Payroll

Cash & Investments

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required education and experience :

Required skills, knowledge and abilities :

Physical Requirements

NOTE :   This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Important : Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear from us, it means that we have moved forward with another candidate who more closely meets the qualifications for the position.

Please submit your application through our online system, including your cover letter and resume.

Visit Milwaukee is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.