Accountant/Administrative Assistant

Company: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPEC
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About VRSI Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI) is the nation’s largest Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) provider. We operate federally funded grants designed to help homeless and at-risk veterans successfully return to the workforce through employment services, training, and supportive resources. VRSI operates across multiple states and works closely with the U.S. Department of Labor and community partners to ensure high-quality, compliant, and mission-driven service delivery. Our work requires strong operational discipline, accurate financial tracking, and reliable administrative and programmatic support. Position Summary VRSI is seeking an Admin/Accountant to provide administrative, accounting, and organizational support to both the Program Manager (Head of Operations) and the Administrative/Accounting Lead (Head of HR, Accounting, and Administration). While the official job title is Admin/Accountant, this position functions as a high-trust support role to operational and administrative leadership. The primary purpose of this role is to support leadership by capturing, organizing, tracking, and following through on assigned work across operations, HR, and accounting. This role is execution-focused and support-driven. It does not include decision-making authority, approvals, or independent financial judgment. However, it does require a high level of attention to detail and the ability to conduct thorough, high-level reviews of information, with sufficient understanding of both HVRP operations and accounting processes to identify inconsistencies, missing information, or potential issues prior to leadership review. This position is fully in-office, based out of the River Falls or Eau Claire, WI office. Remote or work-from-home arrangements are not available. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: MEETING, TASK & FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT This is a core function of the role. Attend meetings with leadership to document outcomes and assigned work. Take detailed, structured meeting notes that clearly capture: Tasks assigned Responsible parties Due dates and timelines Required follow-up or dependencies Create and maintain action-item and task lists based on meeting discussions. Track progress on assigned tasks and proactively follow up to support accountability. Provide leadership with clear written summaries after meetings outlining: Decisions made Tasks assigned Outstanding items Assist in developing and organizing meeting agendas in advance. Help keep meetings on task and on time by monitoring agenda flow and capturing next steps. Manage and coordinate meeting schedules and calendars, including scheduling follow-up and recurring meetings. HVRP Operations Support Entering data on budget narratives, Grant applications or other areas as needed Support development, formatting, and maintenance of HVRP training plans, onboarding materials, and internal guidance documents. Assist with working through and implementing operational plans by tracking progress and organizing supporting documentation. Support leadership in troubleshooting operational challenges by gathering information, documenting issues, and organizing materials for review. Gather, organize, and verify HVRP program documentation for internal monitoring, reporting, or compliance review. Operations & HR Support Researching Laws and Regulation and apply to company Support onboarding, personnel record-keeping, and HR compliance documentation as directed. Assist with documenting processes and maintaining standard operating procedures. Relay standard information or updates between leadership and program staff. Accounting Support Collect, organize, and track receipts, invoices, and supporting documentation to complete grant draws through PMS. Enter routine data into spreadsheets or accounting systems related to all grant draws. Complete in-depth reviews of draw documentation, audit materials, NICRA-related documents, or other required financial support materials. Assist with simple reconciliations under direction. Review all financial documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to submission. Continuity Support When operational or administrative leadership is unavailable, provide: Status updates Document retrieval Standard process information This role does not include approvals, policy decisions, or financial interpretation. Minimum Required Qualifications: Degree or relevant work experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities for this role. High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills required. High level of overall computer proficiency, including the ability to learn internal systems quickly and work independently. Proven ability to take detailed notes, document assignments, track tasks, and follow through without reminders. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and complete tasks with minimal direction. Strong administrative and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to produce clean, well-formatted, professional documents. Highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive operational, HR, and financial information. Compensation and Benefits: Hourly Rate: $25-$30 based on experience Paid Company Holidays Sick Time: Eligible after 90 days Paid Time Off: Eligible after 90 days Healthcare: Eligible after 90 days 401k

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