Accountant (Finance)

Walworth County; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walworth County is seeking a meticulous accounting professional to support daily financial activities for Veterans Services, Health and Human Services, and Lakeland Healthcare Center. You will assist with general ledger entries, budgeting, and financial reporting under the guidance of senior accountants.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely reporting, with 0.75 FTE and negotiable hours between 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent four-year program with 0–6 months experience.
• Proven ability to apply mathematical and accounting concepts to practical situations.
• Strong organizational, communication and troubleshooting skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily entry of general ledger transactions to support county department financial functions.
• Prepare budget and financial analyses, financial forecasts, expense allocations and analyses of fiscal trends.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual fiscal reports/claims for federal and state funding.
• Assist with audits and annual financial reporting documentation.
• Reconcile and document balance sheet and income statement accounts for assigned departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Netsmart

PointClickCare (PCC)

Financial Software

Job description

This position is responsible for providing daily financial support and assistance related to accounting, budgeting and financial reporting for the assigned departments of Veterans Services, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Lakeland Healthcare Center (LHCC). Assigned departments may be revised based upon workload. This position assists senior accountants in completing daily entry of general ledger transactions to support county department financial functions. Strong organizational, communication and troubleshooting skills are required.

SCHEDULE

• Days: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: negotiable between 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Hours Per Shift: negotiable
• Shifts Per Pay Period: negotiable
• Position FTE: 0.75

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Supports the financial needs of management and staff in assigned departments.
• Assists with analysis of HHS provider audits for financial requirements.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the assigned department’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets, under the direction of the finance manager and in cooperation with the departments’ Senior Accountants and the director of the departments.
• Prepares budget and financial analyses, financial forecasts, expense allocations and analyses of fiscal trends as assigned.
• Timely prepares assigned monthly, quarterly and annual fiscal reports/claims for HHS and LHCC federal and state funding.
• Understands and assists with periodic operational and financial reviews of department’s financial-related software packages, including Netsmart and PointClickCare (PCC) software systems, and ensures system accuracy.
• Prepares assigned areas of documentation for the annual financial and single audits.
• Assists in the compilation of data required for LHCC Medicaid/Medicare annual reports or other state or federal reports.
• Completes accounting related portions of the LHCC monthly billing process and records necessary GL transactions. Completes monthly reconciliation of PCC system to county financial software.
• Prepares journal entries and budget amendments as required for specified departments and countywide accounts.
• Reconciles and documents assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts for assigned departments and prepares correcting journal entries as necessary.
• Reviews payroll reports after each payroll for Time and Attendance allocations as utilized for grant reporting in comparison to budgetary expectations.
• Tracks budgetary considerations regarding position changes in assigned departments.
• Prepares financial aspects for assigned department grant applications, assists in accounting for grant expenditures and revenues, and documents claims for reimbursement as assigned.
• Ensures grant fiscal reporting requirements are met as identified within grant documents.
• Provides backup to senior accountants or accountants as assigned.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Participates in assigned department management meetings as directed by the director of the assigned departments.
• Maintains good working relationships with county, state and other entities in financial and related areas of responsibility.
• Directs and assists county departments in proper accounting procedures and develops financial analytical tools for their use.
• Utilizes the existing documentation on tasks and job duties related to various accounting and budgeting functions, and provides necessary updates as needed.
• Stays abreast of new accounting principles and standards, county policy, legal developments, and state statutes.
• Demonstrates a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or formal preparation equivalent to a four-year program with zero to six months experience.

Proven ability to apply mathematical and accounting concepts to practical situations.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Valid driver’s license with proof of minimum auto liability insurance coverage required. Must be able to provide a reliable personal vehicle to be used for travel between county locations (use is infrequent).

Interactions and Communications

Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills are required.

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies and precedents; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.

Thinking and Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges and problems occurring in this position must be addressed within broader, department-wide procedures and practices. Strong financial and analytical skills required.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Copy Machine Personal Computer/Printer/Scanner
• Telephone FAX Machine
• Calculator Digital Whiteboard/Projector
• Financial Software

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other job related tests may be required.