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Accountant

Catholic Charities of Madison
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ’s love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.


Catholic Charities has an immediate opening for a full-time Accountant. This position is responsible for accurate and timely accounts payable transactions and in collaboration with HR, responsible for the complete payroll process.


This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that makes a real difference in the lives of others!


Starting pay: $38 per hour


Benefits:

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability (working 20 hours)
  • Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (working 20 hours)
  • FSAs and HSA
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (with 6% company match after 1 year)
  • PTO (working 20 hours)
  • 10 Holidays (working 20 hours)
  • Employee Referral Programs

Accountant Principal Responsibilities

Expense Management

  • Process, verify and reconcile all invoices in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Prepare payment documents, print checks, and maintain and process electronic fund transfers.
  • Maintain accuracy and monthly reconciliation of expense accounts.
  • Responsible for vendor maintenance, including 1099 annual reporting and compliance.
  • Maintain fixed asset schedule and prepare monthly depreciation entries.
  • Responsible for the month end close process, including journal entry preparation, accruals, and allocations.

Payroll

  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity of employee payroll information.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll, including salary, benefits, and deduction calculations.
  • Coordinate efforts between payroll, human resources, and other departments to ensure proper maintenance of UKG data.
  • Analyze and reconcile payroll data to general ledger.
  • Audit payroll procedures and perform corrective actions as required.
  • Responsible for quarterly and year end regulatory compliance and tax reporting
  • Assist in annual external audits including 403B and Worker’s Comp audit.

Accountant Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required with at least five years of accounting experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and Nonprofit accounting.
  • Proficient in Excel. Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Raiser’s Edge NXT and UKG a plus.
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

Catholic Charities is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an atmosphere of equity and inclusion. We want our staff and programming to reflect the rich culture and diversity of our state and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We serve and employ persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Employees do not have to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and maintaining an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion.

Salary : $38

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