State of Wisconsin-posted 28 days ago
$29 - $46/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

Accountant Journey/Senior (CDBG) - Position number 337328: Working under general supervision of the Bureau of Financial Management (BFM) Grant Accounting Supervisor, this professional position is responsible for the accounting and financial management of federally funded grants. Duties include budget, expenditure and contract analysis; preparation of federal reports; fund draws and transfers; assisting program staff and subrecipients with financial management issues; and continued involvement with development and improvements in program tracking computer systems. This position also provides financial management of the segregated funds, including the preparation of fund condition statements based on complex analysis and calculations. Additional responsibilities include accounting for attached agencies or DOA divisions, reconciliation of payroll benefits and State Accounting System grant module maintenance and reporting. Management of these programs includes applying accounting theories and principles, analysis and interpretation of financial data relative to the programs; comprehensive accounting and financial management; and development and maintenance of automated accounting systems and reports. For more information, please view the complete JOURNEY position description. For more information, please view the complete SENIOR position description. Accountant Journey/Senior - Position number 015118: Working under general supervision of the Bureau of Financial Management (BFM) Grant Accounting Supervisor, this professional position is responsible for the accounting and financial management of federally funded grants. Duties include budget, expenditure and contract analysis; preparation of federal reports; fund draws and transfers; assisting program staff and subrecipients with financial management issues; and continued involvement with development and improvements in program tracking computer systems. This position also provides financial management of the segregated funds, including the preparation of fund condition statements based on complex analysis and calculations. Additional responsibilities include accounting for attached agencies or DOA divisions, reconciliation of payroll benefits and State Accounting System grant module maintenance and reporting. Management of these programs includes applying accounting theories and principles, analysis and interpretation of financial data relative to the programs; comprehensive accounting and financial management; and development and maintenance of automated accounting systems and reports. For more information, please view the complete JOURNEY position description. For more information, please view the complete SENIOR position description. Classification level will be determined based on the selected applicant's qualifications and experience.

  • budget, expenditure and contract analysis
  • preparation of federal reports
  • fund draws and transfers
  • assisting program staff and subrecipients with financial management issues
  • continued involvement with development and improvements in program tracking computer systems
  • financial management of the segregated funds, including the preparation of fund condition statements based on complex analysis and calculations
  • accounting for attached agencies or DOA divisions
  • reconciliation of payroll benefits
  • State Accounting System grant module maintenance and reporting
  • applying accounting theories and principles
  • analysis and interpretation of financial data relative to the programs
  • comprehensive accounting and financial management
  • development and maintenance of automated accounting systems and reports
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or auditing from an accredited institution or commensurate professional experience in accounting and/or auditing.
  • Utilizing spreadsheets and databases (such as Microsoft Office Excel or similar)
  • General accounting duties (e.g. cost allocation, reconciliations, general ledger journal vouchers, auditing, or similar)
  • Peoplesoft or comparable finance system
  • Masters degree in Accounting or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Developing or modifying internal or external fiscal policies/ procedures
  • Interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Accounting for assigned program areas, ensuring compliance with federal and/or state regulations
  • Governmental accounting at a level that would require limited supervision to perform the job duties.
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