Accountant – Milwaukee, WI
The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order
Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph, together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiritual and other basic human needs, especially those of the poor and disenfranchised, promoting justice for all.
The brothers of the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph, headquartered in Detroit, are a Catholic men’s religious order dedicated to ministry throughout the Midwest. Our work includes social services, education, chaplaincy, pastoral care, a retreat house, and parish ministry in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Montana.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team in Milwaukee, WI. This position supports the financial health of our ministries by ensuring accurate reporting, supporting budget development, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Demonstrate, exemplify and support the Capuchin Charism throughout all professional responsibilities and activities.
• Assist with the daily operations of the Provincial Finance Office.
• Prepare regular and timely financial statements and statistical reports with analyses.
• Assist ministries in evaluating their budgets, financial records, and overall financial health.
• Support Provincial financial protocols and coordinate with external auditors by maintaining accurate records of all assets, liabilities, and financial transactions.
• Assist with the development of functional budgets and monitor actual results for Provincial offices and ministries.
• Prepare journal entries and perform monthly reconciliations of the general ledger accounts.
• Assist with preparation of the sales and use tax returns.
• Perform accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Participate in preparation for the annual external audit, including documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant nonprofit accounting standards.
• Comply with Provincial and ministry policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
Qualifications
*At least 3 years of recent experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and consistent data with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with accounts payable functions and financial data verification.
• Professional demeanor, ability to maintain confidentiality, and willingness to travel locally as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience.