The Accountant III supports the division in the accounting aspects of school nutrition. Maintains appropriate records and reports to include information from the various vendors, billing, budgeting and other necessary data.

The salary range is $59,885 – 86,164 (12 months/260 days)

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 PM CST on Monday, December 12, 2022. A current resume and three (3) letters of recommendation manually signed by the author and dated less than one (1) year old must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 PM CST on Monday, December 12, 2022. A current resume and three (3) letters of recommendation manually signed by the author and dated less than one (1) year old must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or a similar field.
• One to three years of experience in an accounting environment is required.

Equivalent combinations of training, education and experience may be considered

• Coordinates monthly revenue activities. Works with the School Nutrition Services (SNS) team and software to determine monthly claims, billings and other grant/financial activity.
• Processes cash receipts.
• Reconciles and monitors accounts receivable and collections.
• Reconciles and submits monthly claims.
• Monitors and processes fixed assets.
• Analyzes and monitors expenditures for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists in the development of department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assists in expansion of location costing and maintains budgetary control.
• Assists and backs-up the other SNS staff as necessary.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

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In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.