Parks & Forest Admin, Finance & Ops Coordinator

Eau-Claire-County-1; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eau Claire County in Wisconsin seeks a detail-oriented Administrative and Financial Support Specialist for the Parks and Forest Department. The role covers accounting, budgeting, grants, and receivables, while supporting public services and daily office operations.

This position requires accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting, recordkeeping, payroll tracking, and grant reimbursements. Strong communication with the public and cross-department collaboration are essential for

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; three years full-time admin support experience; customer-facing duties.
• Experience with financial transactions or cash handling is recommended.
• Appointment contingent on background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records, ledgers, and budgets for park and forestry programs.
• Process accounts payable/receivable, invoices, billing, and payments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Record revenue from park fees, rentals, timber and firewood sales; ensure coding of expenses.
• Issue park passes, manage reservations, respond to public inquiries, and assist with inventory.
• Provide clerical support to committees, including minutes and meeting materials.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Public interaction

Financial data entry

Payroll support

Budgeting support

Education

Associate degree in business administration

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

Eau Claire County in Wisconsin seeks a detail-oriented Administrative and Financial Support Specialist for the Parks and Forest Department. The role covers accounting, budgeting, grants, and receivables, while supporting public services and daily office operations.

This position requires accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting, recordkeeping, payroll tracking, and grant reimbursements. Strong communication with the public and cross-department collaboration are essential for