Senior Accountant: Grants & GAAP Expert (Public Sector)

Sheboygan County; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

15 vacation days, sick time & 10 paidH

Wisconsin Retirement System

Education discount and more

Job summary

Sheboygan County Health & Human Services seeks a Senior Accountant to provide advanced accounting and financial services. You will support GAAP and GASB reporting, budgeting, grant oversight, and audit readiness across HHS programs.

The role emphasizes strong internal controls and accurate financial stewardship. Responsibilities include month-end close, grant reporting, budgeting guidance, and collaboration with program staff to ensure compliant financial management and reporting to management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Five years of progressive accounting experience; government experience is a plus.
• CPA preferred; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting and financial functions to support GAAP/GASB reporting.
• Monitor budgets, analyze variances, and advise on funding constraints.
• Coordinate grant budgets, reports, and cost allocations for compliance.
• Prepare month-end/year-end closing, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Support audits by providing schedules, workpapers, and documentation.
• Provide training and guidance on budgeting, billing, and financial policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Masters preferred

Tools

SmartCare EHR

Enterprise accounting systems

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Job description

Sheboygan County Health & Human Services seeks a Senior Accountant to provide advanced accounting and financial services. You will support GAAP and GASB reporting, budgeting, grant oversight, and audit readiness across HHS programs.

The role emphasizes strong internal controls and accurate financial stewardship. Responsibilities include month-end close, grant reporting, budgeting guidance, and collaboration with program staff to ensure compliant financial management and reporting to management