ASSISTANT I - ACCOUNTING (Initial Application w/Testing)

The Assistant I - Accounting position processes expenditures, completes filing for Federal and State reimbursements, compiles financial reports, and ensures schools comply with government/grantor requirements and the established policies of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.

Wage: $40,950 - $56,737 (12-month)

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

To be considered as a candidate, a current, updated resume MUST be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required associate's 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 Cassandra in human resources at morac2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us that you are sending hard copies. 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.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted, via email, to submit one electronic professional references. 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.

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra Morales-Salcedo at morac2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or 414-777-7879.

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.

*If you are a military veteran or if your spouse is a military veteran, please also attach a copy of your DD214 form

Core Competencies:

• Decision Quality and Problem-Solving
• Communication and Customer Service
• Professionalism
• Equity, Access and Inclusion

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills are essential with the ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse individuals at all levels is required.

Working environment:

• General office environment, must be able to handle light lifting and occasional standing, bending

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• An associates degree in accounting or finance required (or the equivalent of 4 years full-time accounting experience).
• Previous experience in an accounting-related position, preferably working in a public sector environment and grant accounting experience.

• Provides administrative analysis and advise on budget procedures (analyzes and supports schools, maintains compliance to federal law), personnel sheets/ assignment, expenditures, grant (categorical) procedures, and problem solving.
• Completes monthly reports, updates reports within excel when needed, creates and processes journal entries, maintains active/inactive status for accounts, distribute and email monthly reports to Grantors, Grant Administrators, and other agencies, enters monthly claim (a form used for requesting payment) reports electronically, etc.
• Completes payroll verification and adjustments; processes personnel changes from Grant Administrators for all grant (categorical) projects, reviews journal entries to adjust salaries to match personnel assignments, reconciles positions to grant (categorical) project budgets by editing payroll listings, etc.
• Processes cash receipts.
• Assists Grant Administrators in the allocation of yearly budgets.
• Ensures a high level of accuracy and organization.
• 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.