Accounting Manager

Fond du Lac County; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fond du Lac County seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage financial records and oversee budgeting, journal entries, and reporting for the department.

The role involves ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, coordinating with auditors, and supervising staff in the Finance Department to maintain accurate financial data and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• 1 year governmental accounting office experience preferred but not required.
• Supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all financial entries and transactions comply with GAAP and government regulations.
• Recommend accounting practices by reviewing and implementing procedures.
• Maintain daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial records.
• Monitor contracts with outside vendors to ensure compliance with state guidelines.

Skills

Accounting principles

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Budgeting

Auditing

Multitasking

Education

Accounting degree (associates/bachelors)

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Ensure all financial entries, transactions, and actions comply with generally accepted accounting principles, government audit standards and other federal/state government regulations.

Recommends accounting practices for the department by reviewing practices and implementing procedures. Assists in analyzing and coordinating financial records.

Maintains daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial records for the department.

Assists in monitoring Purchase of Service Contracts with outside vendors and with other county departments, assuring that contracts comply with State guidelines and audits of providers are in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and applicable governmental regulations.

Assists in compiling unit information and financial data for the department annual report.

Prepares monthly and annual journal entries and records in the general ledger.

Assists in the setup and maintenance of county and state software systems and trains staff on use of computer software as needed.

Prepares monthly GEARS/SPARC/GWAAR/EGRANTS reports and sends to the State of Wisconsin within the established deadlines set by the state.

Reconciles general ledger accounts and GEARS/SPARC/GWAAR reports monthly.

Develops and trains staff on new programs, including developing and coordinating financial reporting related to new programs and grants.

Assists with AVATAR and the set up and maintenance of fiscal related functions.

Directs the workflow related to billing and collections for department’s services. Works with staff members and management to resolve issues with programming of billing systems.

Prepares, coordinates and directs the preparation of accounting reports as required by the State of Wisconsin, Medicaid, Medicare and various governmental agencies.

Coordinates, directs and reviews the preparation of audit work papers for external auditors of the department.

Prepares the department’s annual budget. Provides input regarding program planning and staff needs.

Perform personnel activities within the unit, including interviewing job applicants, hiring, training, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Provide for the direct supervision for tasks performed in the unit. Provide annual performance evaluations.

Recommend objectives, plans, policies and procedures to promote efficient and effective management and to comply with various Federal and State rules and regulations. Ongoing development and compliance review of the unit’s internal controls, policies and procedures.

Other duties may be required and assigned as best practice or accounting requirements change.

Provide backup duties to other Accounting Manager.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree from a technical college, college or university with a degree in accounting is preferred.

One (1) year of experience in a governmental accounting office preferred but not required.

Supervision experience preferred.

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses good working knowledge of a number or computer software packages to include Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to work with databases and learn quickly using a variety of computer applications as tools to perform job.

Federal and State laws, rules, standards and regulations pertaining to government accounting.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Make decisions regarding accounting practices within the guidelines established by the County’s Finance Department. Must be able to multitask and problem solve in an instant, as well as maintain flexibility to meet demanding deadlines.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Access to a motor vehicle

A minimum of $250,000/$500,000 auto liability insurance coverage verified upon hire and at renewal by providing a copy of the declaration page of your policy from your insurance carrier.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Fond du Lac County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Job Info

• Job Identification 244
• Posting Date 07/10/2026, 08:52 PM
• Degree Level Associate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time