Accountant

Company: Ovation Communities
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

Join our team as an Accountant at Ovation Communities!

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career and expand your skillset? Do you get satisfaction working with a Foundation dedicated to helping seniors? Do you enjoy investment accounting and strategic planning? If so, you owe it to yourself to check out the Foundation Accountant position at Ovation Communities.

The Jewish Home & Care Center Foundation, in partnership with Ovation Communities, is looking to bring on additional staff to support the Foundations Mission and Vision. Ovation Communities is one of Milwaukee's premier senior care organizations with over 100 years of stability and service.

In your role as a Foundation Accountant you will be primarily responsible for financial reporting, investment accounting and banking support. This includes the creation of applicable reporting, tracking and reconciliation of endowments, audits and strategic planning. You will work closely with the Foundation Director and Board to ensure timely reporting, compliance and to maintain the Foundations integrity.

The most ideal candidate for this role will have:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or similar field
At least five (5) years of experience in accounting and knowledge of financial analytics. Experience in investment accounting strongly preferred
Certified Public Accounting license is preferred
Strong background in MS Office Suite products, especially Excel
Experience with Sage Intaact and Raiser's Edge is very beneficial
Excellent communicator
Able to prioritize tasks and balance multiple projects

Benefits/Perks of the role include:

13 Jewish Holidays available to work for time and a half
6 Traditional Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) with a competitive match
Employee Referral Bonus Program

Keywords: Ovation Communities, Palatine , Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Milwaukee, Illinois