Job Description
Qualifications
Exceptionally detail-oriented with a keen attention to detail and emphasis with numbers
Superior analytical skills; ability to evaluate and interpret data/information, reconcile conflicts, detect patterns, and extract insights
Strong project management and organizational skills in which the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects on time is essential
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders (internal and external); excellent situational adaptability
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to navigate organizations to build relationships and garner support; ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness and good judgement; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Flexible and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read, write, and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form
Required (Minimum)
Associate’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent number of years of experience
Highly proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of products: Excel, Word, and Outlook
Previous experience with Great Plains, Momentus, ABI & ADP
Previous experience with a hotel, sports team, and/or convention center
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision
Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear to be able to listen to employees, clients, guests in the course of work
The employee is required to use their fingers and hands in the course of general work tasks
Travel Required: N/A
Responsibilities
Position Overview: Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the full cycle of Accounts Receivable and the creation of financial records for the Wisconsin Center District (WCD)
The Accountant is responsible for the accounts receivable process including billing clients, maintaining the aging report, collection, and deposits
The Accountant will assist with month end close process and the annual audit
The Accountant works to ensure the WCD’s finance team upholds consistently excellent standards of accounting
Generate, obtain approval, and send invoices to clients after events are held in WCD facilities
Monitor outstanding AR balances, send out past due statements, and make collection calls as needed
Resolve issues associated with ACH reversals, stop payments, refunds, voids, and adjustments
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, negotiate, document, and arrange payment schedules; document collection statuses using the WCD’s collection system and accurately posts all client payments
Post daily cash receipts to appropriate accounts for WCD
Performs day to day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording AR data into Great Plains
Post exhibitor booth orders and record credit card receipts in Great Plains
Review exhibitor aging monthly
Assists with year-end close including year-end audit; ensures processes and financial record keeping is in compliance with accounting standards
Works cross-collaboratively with the WCD’s sales, box office, and retail store teams to resolve billing, ticket sales, and cash receipt posting issues
Continually reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Reconciles AR ledger to ensure that all invoices & payments have been accounted for a properly
Verifies discrepancies and resolves client’s billing issues
Provides backup support to other groups in the finance department (accounts payable, payroll, etc…)
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by management to ensure the effective utilization of WCD’s resources and to ensure customer satisfaction
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Exceptionally detail-oriented with a keen attention to detail and emphasis with numbers
Superior analytical skills; ability to evaluate and interpret data/information, reconcile conflicts, detect patterns, and extract insights
Strong project management and organizational skills in which the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects on time is essential
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders (internal and external); excellent situational adaptability
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to navigate organizations to build relationships and garner support; ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness and good judgement; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Flexible and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read, write, and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form
Required (Minimum)
Associate’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent number of years of experience
Highly proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of products: Excel, Word, and Outlook
Previous experience with Great Plains, Momentus, ABI & ADP
Previous experience with a hotel, sports team, and/or convention center
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision
Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear to be able to listen to employees, clients, guests in the course of work
The employee is required to use their fingers and hands in the course of general work tasks
Travel Required: N/A
Responsibilities
Position Overview: Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the full cycle of Accounts Receivable and the creation of financial records for the Wisconsin Center District (WCD)
The Accountant is responsible for the accounts receivable process including billing clients, maintaining the aging report, collection, and deposits
The Accountant will assist with month end close process and the annual audit
The Accountant works to ensure the WCD’s finance team upholds consistently excellent standards of accounting
Generate, obtain approval, and send invoices to clients after events are held in WCD facilities
Monitor outstanding AR balances, send out past due statements, and make collection calls as needed
Resolve issues associated with ACH reversals, stop payments, refunds, voids, and adjustments
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, negotiate, document, and arrange payment schedules; document collection statuses using the WCD’s collection system and accurately posts all client payments
Post daily cash receipts to appropriate accounts for WCD
Performs day to day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording AR data into Great Plains
Post exhibitor booth orders and record credit card receipts in Great Plains
Review exhibitor aging monthly
Assists with year-end close including year-end audit; ensures processes and financial record keeping is in compliance with accounting standards
Works cross-collaboratively with the WCD’s sales, box office, and retail store teams to resolve billing, ticket sales, and cash receipt posting issues
Continually reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Reconciles AR ledger to ensure that all invoices & payments have been accounted for a properly
Verifies discrepancies and resolves client’s billing issues
Provides backup support to other groups in the finance department (accounts payable, payroll, etc…)
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by management to ensure the effective utilization of WCD’s resources and to ensure customer satisfaction
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in City of Milwaukee offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
