Accountant, Human Services

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time

Twelve Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kenosha County’s Human Services Department is seeking an Accountant to support financial operations with precision and integrity. You will determine and correct errors, work with county, state, and federal reporting systems, and prepare journal entries, financial statements, and reimbursements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and at least two years of related experience; government accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of government accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines and corrects errors by making adjustments and corrections to systems.
• Prepares journal entries, financial statements, trial balances, and various reports.
• Calculates, reconciles, and balances financial data to accounting reports.
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets for assigned tasks.
• Performs routine internal auditing to verify accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Math

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft D365

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Application Deadline: 2026-08-24

Job Type: County

Accountant

Human Services

Are you a numbers-driven problem solver looking for a role where your skills truly matter? Kenosha County's Human Services Department is seeking a motivated Accountant to support financial operations with precision and integrity.

Join our team and help make a difference in Kenosha County!

2026 Hiring Range: $29.59 - $33.63 per hour

Position Summary And Job Duties

• Determines and corrects errors by making adjustments and corrections to systems
• Works in various financial management systems which include county, state, and federal reporting systems and contract management system
• Prepares a variety of financial transactions and reports such as journal entries, financial statements, trial balances, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, voucher reports, expense reimbursements, and accounts receivable
• Calculates, reconciles, and balances various financial data to accounting reports such as registers, control sheets, bank statements, disbursement books, and ledgers
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets for defined applications related to assigned tasks
• Researches, collects, and summarizes financial data as directed
• Performs routine internal auditing work in verifying the accuracy and compliance to procedure of accounting books, reports, records, documents, and other financial and fiscal information operations and procedures
• Provides backup support to other staff and performs additional duties as needed, including but not limited to receiving payments, issuing receipts, and processing bank deposits
• Processes monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reimbursement documents
• Assists with annual budget process
• Performs other work as required or assigned

Success Factors

Knowledge Of

• Accounting principles, specifically government accounting
• Microsoft D365
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Skill In

• Math and organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• General office skills

Ability To

• Create and maintain Excel worksheets for financial analysis
• Perform at a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Work independently and precisely
• Remain professional and courteous at all times
• Maintain confidential information
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

Job Requirements, Education, Training And Experience

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• At least two years of related work experience

Preferred Education And Experience

• At least one year of government accounting experience

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.

Physical Demands

• This position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects such as large files and reading materials
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to view details of documents and text on computer screen that is less than a few feet away
• Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects

Selection Process

• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Drug Screen – Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, August 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon.

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The pay grade for this position is NE11 (Min. $29.59 - Max. $37.67 per hour).

We are located in Kenosha County, an expanding community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, please visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/ or https://lifebalancedkenosha.com/.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs