Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young girls and helping them develop into confident, capable leaders of the future? If so, we invite you to become a dynamic part of the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland team. At Badgerland Girl Scouts, we believe in the power of every girl to change the world, and we are looking for dedicated individuals who share our commitment to fostering courage, confidence, and character in the next generation of female leaders. Join us in creating a brighter future for girls, where they can discover their potential, embrace diversity, and build a better world.
Position Summary
As Badgerland’s Senior Accountant, you will be a critical member of the Finance team responsible for managing our general ledger, financial statement preparation, and collaborating with multiple departments to help grow the organization. Your key areas of responsibility include general ledger, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and member support.
Job Type : Salary / Exempt
Salary Range : $70,000-$85,000 / year
Expected hours : 37.5 hours per week
Location : Madison, WI
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage the month-end close process including preparation and posting of journal entries; complete key balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly financial statement package including summary and department-level budget variance analysis. Generate other ad-hoc reports as needed.
- Maintain chart of accounts.
- Collaborate with Chief Financial Officer to complete year-end audit and council tax returns.
- Partner with the Entrepreneurial Experience team to effectively manage accounts receivable associated with product sales.
- Assist with the development and implementation of best practice policies and procedures as they relate to all aspects of accounting.
- Provide back-up support to accounting team members as needed.
- Belief in the mission and values of Girl Scouting; be willing to subscribe to the principles expressed in the Promise and Law and Wisconsin Badgerland Girl Scouts mission, vision, and values.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.Other combinations of education with relevant experience that demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position will be considered.Minimum 3 years accounting experience preferably in a not-for-profit organization.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, experience working with cloud-based platforms, and Salesforce preferred; MIP Fund Accounting, Microix, Asana, NetSuite, and Hybris preferred.Demonstrated ability and sensitivity working with youth and persons of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles.Excellent leadership, management, and decision-making skills.Highly organized and detail oriented with a bias towards execution and action.Outstanding project management skills and operates with an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset.Strong work ethic with a high degree of curiosity and a learning orientation; someone who leads and operates with a high level of integrity, confidentiality and discretion.Skilled relationship builder with a demonstrated ability to motivate and collaborate effectively across difference and across every level of the organization.A proactive team player willing to pitch in at all levels while also holding a big picture, systems thinking mindset.Spanish / Bilingual skills a plus.Exceptional written and verbal communicator.Be or become a registered member of the Girls Scouts of the United States of America; have a working knowledge of Girl Scout philosophy and programming, and be committed to the Girl Scout mission. Prior Girl Scout experience not required.Other Requirements
Must be able to occasionally work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.Anticipated time away from office is 25% or less.Possess a valid drivers’ License and proof of insurance.Must be able to work both in an office setting and independently off-site.Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to withstand :Must be able to work in an outside environment, where you have the ability to walk / hike daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Operate office equipment manually.Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds at times.Individual Core Competencies
Adaptability : Accepts criticism and feedback, adapts to changes in the work environment, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, and manages competing demands.Communications : Exhibits good listening and comprehension, expresses ideas and thoughts in written and verbal form, keeps others adequately informed, and uses appropriate communication methods.Customer Service : Displays courtesy and sensitivity, manages difficult or emotional customer situations, meets commitments, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve service.Dependability : Commits to doing the best job possible, follows instructions and responds to management direction, keeps commitments, meets attendance and punctuality guidelines, and responds to requests for service and assistance.Cooperation : Displays a positive outlook and pleasant manner, establishes and maintains effective relations, exhibits tact and consideration, offers assistance and support to co-workers, works actively to resolve conflicts, and works cooperatively in group situations.Job Knowledge : Competent in required job skills and knowledge, displays understanding of how job relations to others, exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps up to date with current developments, requires minimal supervision, and uses resources effectively.Other Duties
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We actively promote anti-racism as part of our mission and welcome applicants of all backgrounds to join us in our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Full-Time Job Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insuranceFree Short- and Long- Term Disability InsuranceFree Life Insurance 1x salary (additional coverage available)403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with eligibility employer contributionsEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO), accrue total of 15 days the first yearHolidays observed with pay : Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the Friday after), and all business days from December 24th through January 1stMileage reimbursementProfessional Development reimbursementParticipation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program