Accounting/Payroll Specialist - Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity

Full-Time, Hourly, Monday – Friday schedule

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization with a mission to combat the ongoing affordable housing crisis. Through our affordable homeownership program, we bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Are you looking for meaningful and energizing work? A job where you feel connected to a mission and motivated to make a difference? As part of our engaged and passionate team, you’ll help power our mission and work to achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Join our team by applying today!

Job Summary:

The Accounting/Payroll Specialist will perform as a key member of the Finance Team, instrumental in supporting the fiscal responsibilities of the organization. The Accounting/Payroll Specialist ensures that financial records are maintained accurately and consistently with accounting standards for non-profit agencies. This position requires organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate with all departments.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll via online payroll application, following protocols to ensure confidentiality.
• Oversee and execute the accounts payable function and maintain a high level of ethics, integrity and diplomacy.
• Record incoming cash and credit card transactions.
• Support Controller and CFO in month-end closing processes.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain reconciliations for general ledger accounts and complete journal entries.
• Support Controller in year-end closing processes and preparation for annual audit.
• Maintain the proper internal controls.
• Maintain the accounting/payroll processes and procedures manual to ensure the department has a documented account of tasks and responsibilities.
• Special projects as requested and/or other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Associate degree with a financial emphasis required. 4-year degree a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years related recent experience.
• Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting software required; experience with QuickBooks preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll systems required; experience with ADP or similar systems preferred.
• Knowledge of automated accounts payable system preferred; experience with SAP Concur a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects in an efficient manner and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capacity to maintain information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to be a positive, professional Milwaukee Habitat representative both internally and externally.
• Skilled at analyzing and interpreting data.
• Strong communication skills to work across departments and with various levels of management.
• Demonstrated success working as part of a team and independently.
• Knowledge of the non-profit sector a plus.
• Commitment to affordable housing and passionate about the mission of Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity.
• Experience working with volunteers a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-Time, Hourly position
• $20–25/hr based on experience 
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 17 days paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• 401k + employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Casual attire
• Employee Discount at Milwaukee Habitat’s ReStores
• Employee referral program

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity affirms its social and legal commitment to promote an atmosphere and environment that recognizes the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity. Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status with regards to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.