POSITION TITLE: Accounting Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Operations and Accounting
LOCATION: On-site – Madison, WI office
REPORTING TO: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA CLASSIFICATION (EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT): Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
LAST UPDATED: May 2023

POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounting Coordinator is part of a dedicated team of professionals who, utilizing SOWI’s Guiding
Values, work together to support Special Olympics Wisconsin’s (SOWI) vision and mission to open hearts
and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across
Wisconsin by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy,
and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other athletes, and the
community.

The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a high level of organization and support to
the Operations and Accounting department. This position conducts a variety of administrative tasks,
such as, maintain files, organize and archive records, monitor office supply inventory, data entry, among
other administrative type operational and accounting duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the annual work plan.
• Assist with weekly and periodic duties such as data entry, processing mail, logging checks.
• Organize and archive records and documents.
• Make copies of paperwork, as needed.
• Scan paper documents and verify that scanned documents are clear and legible.
• Mail A/P checks.
• Maintain vehicle records.
• Monitor office supplies and works with vendors to secure needed supplies.

This job description describes the general nature and scope of the responsibilities for this position.
Please note other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or removed at any time.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Passion for the Special Olympics vision, mission and values for individuals with intellectual

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity & equity and contributing to an

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and organize work to meet established deadlines.
• Solve problems using good judgment.
• Understand when to seek assistance or guidance from others.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND JOB SPECIFICATIONS
The work environment and job specifications listed below are representative of those that must
be met by an employee, with or without accommodations, to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job.

• Office work environment.
• Frequently move around and access or use computers, office equipment, telephone, and any

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