Highway - Accountant

Shawano County•Shawano, WI

About The Position

Performs a variety of advanced accounting, budgeting and financial management duties. Priority of working with external customers and associated financial accounts to ensure needs are being met in a fiscally responsible manner. Assumes responsibilities of the Office Manager in their absence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Nice To Haves

Five years progressive accounting and financial analysis experience desired. Government experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Process and reconcile Accounts Payable (AP)invoices, Accounts Receivable (AR)invoices, purchasing card invoices and journal entries into accounting system.
Assist Office Manager and Highway Commissioner with budget preparation and monitoring.
Processes Payroll on a daily basis utilizing job costing. Reconciles payroll to HRIS using exceptional attention to detail and timeliness to ensure accuracy.
Issue out inventory as used on various jobs.
Issues and processes all permits for utilities, driveways, oversize loads, and spring weight limits. Verify application for accuracy and bill out for any amounts due.
Maintain and track fuel inventory. Record fuel used in GasBoy Monitor and order fuel loads to ensure all needs of the County are met.
Oversee and coordinate the annual inventory process.
Prepares monthly financial statements, including: budget to actual reports.
Assists with year-end reports for both WisDOT and County.
Assist in establishing and maintaining uniform accounting policies and procedures, and documenting procedures for all assigned duties.
Assist with annual audit preparation and requests.
Create and monitor internal controls through internal audits.
Assist with system upgrades and testing.
Acts as back-up for Office Manager in absence during PTO and/or leave of absence, etc.
Compiles and prepares various financial reports, spreadsheets and forms required by local, state or federal agencies.
Monthly Service Billing – prepare and distribute Accounts Receivable invoices to all the agencies including: State, County, Towns and Villages, Other County Departments and Other Municipalities.
Configures, reviews, and updates documents in excel/word and other computer programs as needed.
Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off - Earn just under 5 weeks in your first year when working 40 hours/week
Nine (9) Paid Holidays
Health Insurance including vision coverage with option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan.
County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on health plan selection.
Prescription Drug Plan
Gym Membership Discounts
Dependent Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Long and Short-Term Disability
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
State Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
State Pension Plan
Gym Membership Discounts
Employee Assistance Program