Accountant – MMSD

Milwaukee, WI
$80,404.27 – $92,465.98 annually
EXCELLENT benefits package!

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is a regional governmental agency that serves 1.1 million people in the greater Milwaukee area. MMSD provides water reclamation, flood management, and green infrastructure services for our community. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment through world-class, cost-effective water resource management, leadership, and partnership. Join our diverse team and support your community while protecting our environment.

MMSD is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accountant in the Finance Division. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will ensure the general ledger, reporting, and related processes are accurately implemented per MMSD policies and procedures. You will also assist as necessary with other accounting duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Compile, prepare, and record journal entries from complex transactions and data.
• Perform month and year-end close procedures and deliverables, including journal entries for the general ledger, projects subledger, cash management, and fixed assets per the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare monthly financial reports, cost center reports, and capital reports for various stakeholders. Develop workpapers and support documents for audits.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Identify errors and work to resolve, improve, and prevent future occurrences.
• Provide support to management through ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested.
• Maintain related accounting records and files.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Two years of job-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a progressively responsible accounting role that includes all aspects of general ledger and accounting financial systems.
• Proficient at managing multiple tasks and meeting critical deadlines.
• Ability to extract financial data from various reporting systems and provide timely explanations to financial inquiries.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to efficiently utilize analytical skills to review and evaluate information.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Computer software proficiency.

Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements:
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force.
• Work regularly requires sitting and using hands; frequently requires speaking or hearing and repetitive motions; occasionally requires standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, and reaching with hands and arms.
Sensory Requirements:
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
Environmental Exposures:
• Work has no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

MMSD is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+, veterans, and individuals living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to being equitable and fair in providing access to opportunities for all!

MMSD is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
260 W Seeboth St
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53204
https://www.mmsd.com

Closing date: 12/05/2024, 11:59 PM Central

Apply here! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mmsd/jobs/4729186/accountant