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Grant Accountant

Cooperative Educational Service Agency 10 (CESA 10) is looking for an individual to serve as a full-time Grant Accountant to be based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The Grant Accountant will, under administrative direction, provide financial services to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate accounting functions according established policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, three (3) years of prior work experience in an accounting position, have knowledge of the Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements (WUFAR), have the ability to apply in-depth knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, bookkeeping, and record keeping principles, practices and procedures, have knowledge of school financial software, and have advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to write queries.

Related Skills:
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff members, other agencies, and the public.
  • Ability to be an ideal team player by working in a team environment, recognizing the success of others, using good judgment and intuition in group dynamics, understanding the impact of words and actions, and being self-motivated.
  • Willingness to pursue continuous professional improvement.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding internal matters of the Agency and complies with legal confidentiality requirements.
  • Complies with Agency, State, Federal and Local regulations, policies, procedures, practices and administrative directives.
  • Possesses strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with diverse work teams.
Performance Responsibilities:
·     Grant Coordination
·     Reporting
·     Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
·     Payroll
·     Expense Forms
·     Inventory/Capital Assets
·     Agency Vehicles
·     Business Services for School Districts
·     Other duties as assigned      

Complete job description information is located at: https://www.cesa10.k12.wi.us/employment - Operations

This is a full-time position. Salary will be competitive. An excellent benefit package will be provided which includes health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, Wisconsin Retirement System pension, and paid time off. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, salary history or expectations and three (3) current letters of recommendation to lmcmahon@cesa10.k12.wi.us . Deadline for applications will be August 5, 2020.