Job Description – Accounting Clerk

Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc, an independent, public, charter (2R) school, has an Accounting Clerk position available. The ideal candidate will process accounts payables tasks and provide other administrative support to the Business Office Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must have the ability to work in a team environment and successfully and positively communicate with supervisor, members of other departments, parents, and vendors. Monitors accounts receivable, accounts payable, fundraising financial activities, and cash receipts.

• Maintains vendor records in Skyward financial software.
• Prepares, prints, and mails checks to vendors and employees.
• Posts monthly/annual budget appropriations and transfers as required.
• Processes monthly financial close and annual financial year-end close.
• Processes year-end 1099s to individuals and vendors.
• Prepares year-end 1096 and sends approved reports to IRS.
• Processes purchase orders and matches purchase orders to invoices.
• Maintains fixed assets reports.
• Assists in preparation of annual financial audits, IRS Form 990, Form 5500 and 403(b) compliance, as well as any additional audits from funding sources or outside agencies: reporting, reconciling, document preparation and review of internal controls.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements, monthly credit card statements, vendor accounts, and merchant services statements.
• Assists the Business Office Controller with any tasks conducted within the business office, or any tasks requiring accounting personnel to take part.
• Keeps a thorough record of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and donation transactions and enters data from daily work logs into the school’s general ledger system.
• Exhibits strong people skills – a professional and polite demeanor when collaborating with parents, coworkers, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Computer literacy in MS Office Word and Excel, accounting, and reporting (in compliance with WUFAR & GASB) Skyward financial software, and knowledge of GAAP accounting are desired for the Accounting Specialist position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful experience in the field of
  Wisconsin Public School accounting and/or experience in non-profit school finance, accounting, fundraising, audit preparation, internal and external communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or CPA preferred, but not required.
• Three to five years of school accounting or financial management, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in all areas of recruitment, selection, placement, training, assignment, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, retention, and promotion. The board commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. All decisions with regard to employment shall be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

Job Description – Facilities Assistant

This is your opportunity to join a public charter school in the Lake Country area of Wisconsin. Lake Country Classical Academy is looking for a Facilities Assistant to work at their two campuses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have the ability to work in a team environment and successfully and positively communicate with supervisor, members of other departments, parents, and vendors.
• Performs maintenance on exterior and interior of buildings, repairs or replacement related to plumbing fixtures, carpentry, electrical fixtures, etc.
• Maintains heating and air conditioning.
• Performs exterior repairs or replacements related to roofs, soffits, siding, gutters, downspouts, windows and screens, and more. Investigates and resolves maintenance work orders.
• Maintains sidewalks and parking lots by keeping them clean and free of debris in all seasons including some snow removal and salt application, if necessary.
• Serves as parking lot assistant during drop off and pick up times of students, and during daily recesses.
• Performs janitorial services at both locations. Duties consist of trash removal, vacuuming and mopping floors, and sweeping hallways. Must be available in the evenings and weekends during school events.
• Completes accurate paperwork, records, and documents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Driving record in good standing.
• High school diploma.
• 1 year experience in a related field.
• HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing certificate is desired.

Interested applicants may submit a resume and application to careers@lakecountryclassical.org or via Indeed.com here.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in all areas of recruitment, selection, placement, training, assignment, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, retention, and promotion. The board commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. All decisions with regard to employment shall be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.