Principal Financial Analyst

Waukesha County Human Resources; Waukesha (WI); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking county government that values teamwork and innovation. As a Principal Financial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting practices, and contributing to budget preparation. With a commitment to high-quality services and continuous improvement, this position offers professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact in the community. Enjoy the perfect blend of urban and rural living in Waukesha, where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits

On-site cafe

Fitness center

Free parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in accounting and budget preparation.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounting tasks and budget preparation within the department.
• Maintain expense, revenue, and general ledgers.

Skills

Accounting

Budget Preparation

Financial Analysis

Computerized Accounting Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Master's Degree in Related Field

Job description

SALARY RANGE

$43.51 - $57.53

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Works within the Department of Administration - Business Services and Accounting divisions. It is expected that workload will be variable but no more 1,000 hours in a year. Remote work is allowed.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

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Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
2. Three (3) years of responsible professional work experience in areas of accounting, budget preparation, maintaining expense, revenues, and general ledgers, or computerized accounting systems.
3. A master's degree in an area listed above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.