Staff Accountant (Public Works)

Racine County; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine County's Public Works & Development Services Department is seeking a Staff Accountant who will perform professional accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and financial system administration to support multiple divisions.

You will handle budgets, financial reporting, year-end close, accounts payable, interfund transactions, payroll reconciliation, and ERP system administration in Tyler Munis, with a focus on accuracy and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting and/or finance experience. Government or fund accounting environment preferred.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards (GASB) preferred.
• Tyler Munis or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) system experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets across multiple funds.
• Prepare, review, and distribute financial reports as requested.
• Support year-end close processes including adjusting entries, accruals, and audit workpapers.
• Prepare and post journal entries, cost allocations, and interfund transactions.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable, verifying contract invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and proper coding.
• Compile, document, and reconcile deposits and revenues.
• Audit timesheets, equipment usage reports, and other departmental source documents for accuracy.
• Prepare and reconcile public works billing including work performed for other municipalities, state agencies and interdepartmental charges.
• Assist other Staff Accountant with Public Works & Development Services Department’s payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Support state reporting requirements as applicable.
• Assist with administration of the Tyler Munis ERP system including general ledger, budgeting, purchasing, and fixed assets modules.
• Monitor and maintain inventory and fixed asset records
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance department efficiency and internal controls.
• Cross-train with Parks and Highway staff to provide integrated departmental coverage.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Tyler Munis ERP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Access

Job description

Performs professional accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and financial system administration functions supporting multiple divisions within the Public Works and Development Services Department. Serves as a key resource for cost accounting, financial reporting and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.

Budget & Financial Reporting

1. Assist with preparation and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets across multiple funds.
2. Prepare, review, and distribute financial reports as requested.
3. Support year-end close processes including adjusting entries, accruals, and audit workpapers.

Accounting Operations

1. Prepare and post journal entries, cost allocations, and interfund transactions.
2. Process and reconcile accounts payable, verifying contract invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and proper coding.
3. Compile, document, and reconcile deposits and revenues.
4. Audit timesheets, equipment usage reports, and other departmental source documents for accuracy.
5. Prepare and reconcile public works billing including work performed for other municipalities, state agencies and interdepartmental charges.

Payroll & Compliance

1. Assist other Staff Accountant with Public Works & Development Services Department’s payroll processing and reconciliation.
2. Support state reporting requirements as applicable.

Systems & Process Improvement

1. Assist with administration of the Tyler Munis ERP system including general ledger, budgeting, purchasing, and fixed assets modules.
2. Monitor and maintain inventory and fixed asset records
3. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance department efficiency and internal controls.

General

1. Cross-train with Parks and Highway staff to provide integrated departmental coverage.
2. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting and/or finance experience. Government or fund accounting environment preferred.
• Strong computer skills required, including proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards (GASB) preferred.
• Tyler Munis or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) system experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. MS Access experience a plus.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations related to public works accounting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple divisions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented work style with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.