Accountant - Dept of Human Services

Kenosha County • Kenosha, WI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Kenosha County’s Human Services Department is seeking a motivated Accountant to support financial operations with precision and integrity. Join our team and help make a difference in Kenosha County! The Accountant for the Department of Human Services is responsible for performing a variety of routine and moderately complex accounting functions which may include classifying and verifying transactions; maintaining, reconciling, and balancing accounts; preparing financial reports and statements; preparing and making journal entries; preparing payroll-related reports; and providing overall accounting support and financial analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• At least two years of related work experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles, specifically government accounting
• Knowledge of Microsoft D365
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Math and organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• General office skills
• Ability to create and maintain Excel worksheets for financial analysis
• Ability to perform at a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and precisely
• Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of government accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Determines and corrects errors by making adjustments and corrections to systems
• Works in various financial management systems which include county, state, and federal reporting systems and contract management system
• Prepares a variety of financial transactions and reports such as journal entries, financial statements, trial balances, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, voucher reports, expense reimbursements, and accounts receivable
• Calculates, reconciles, and balances various financial data to accounting reports such as registers, control sheets, bank statements, disbursement books, and ledgers
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets for defined applications related to assigned tasks
• Researches, collects, and summarizes financial data as directed
• Performs routine internal auditing work in verifying the accuracy and compliance to procedure of accounting books, reports, records, documents, and other financial and fiscal information operations and procedures
• Provides backup support to other staff and performs additional duties as needed, including but not limited to receiving payments, issuing receipts, and processing bank deposits
• Processes monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reimbursement documents
• Assists with annual budget process
• Performs other work as required or assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level