Program Specialist - Finance & Purchasing

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauk County is hiring a Program Specialist – Business to support the Human Services Department. The role covers data entry, purchasing, authorizations, accounts payable, and general administrative tasks in a county setting.

The position supports the Justice Diversion Program and requires prior accounting experience. Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Human Services or related field is required.
• At least 3 years of accounting and/or Accounts Payable, Reception, or Purchasing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Enter payments into the financial system for Contingency Loans and other accounts and make deposits.
• Assist in Social Security application process regarding Representative Payee status and reconcile expenditures.
• Monitor service authorizations and review provider billing statements for payment eligibility.
• Provide back-up to Purchasing Specialist including purchase orders, authorizations, and supplies ordering.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining agency provider contracts.
• Perform reception duties and greet visitors, screen calls, and schedule appointments.
• Serve as main program support for the Justice Diversion Program including purchasing supplies and registering staff for trainings.
• Enter provider charges into managed care/financial systems for payment.
• Check and correct practitioner progress notes.
• Backup payroll duties as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Human Services or other related field

Tools

eWISACWIS

Accounts Payable system

Job description

Sauk County is hiring a Program Specialist – Business to support the Human Services Department. The role covers data entry, purchasing, authorizations, accounts payable, and general administrative tasks in a county setting.

The position supports the Justice Diversion Program and requires prior accounting experience. Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available upon request.