ASSISTANT II - ACCOUNTING (INITIAL APPLICATION W/ TESTING)

The Assistant II - Accounting will work with the Accounts Payable team to assist the Accounting Manager with the responsibilities of processing expenditures, and ensuring schools comply with District requirements and the established policies of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.

Salary range: $45,960 $63,650

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required Associates degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire).

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted, via email, to submit one electronic professional reference. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete.

No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

THE SELECTION PROCESS: will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job

• An Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance or the equivalent of 4 years of full-time experience in an accounting-related position.
• Two or more years of experience in an accounting-related position, preferably working in a public sector environment and grant accounting experience.

• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Resolves invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
• Maintains historical records by scanning and filing documents.
• Protects the organizations value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Demonstrates a high level of quality work and attendance.
• Organized, stable, detail-oriented, and a quick learner with PC proficiency and data entry skills.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

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.