Accountant (Finance)

Walworth County•Elkhorn, WI

22h

About The Position

The Accountant provides daily financial support and assistance related to accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for assigned departments, which may include Veterans Services, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Lakeland Healthcare Center (LHCC). Assigned departments may change based on workload. The position assists senior accountants with daily general ledger entries and supports department financial functions. The position is 0.75 FTE, with negotiable hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Accountant supports departmental managers and staff, prepares and monitors budgets and financial reports, handles assigned accounting and reconciliation work, and supports grants, audits, claims, and billing processes. The position also directs and assists county departments with accounting procedures, maintains financial documentation, and keeps current with accounting standards, county policies, legal developments, and state statutes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or formal preparation equivalent to a four-year program with zero to six months of experience.
Proven ability to apply mathematical and accounting concepts to practical situations.
Valid driver’s license and proof of minimum auto liability insurance coverage.
Reliable personal vehicle available for infrequent travel between county locations.
Strong organizational, communication, written, verbal, interpersonal, financial, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Support the financial needs of management and staff in assigned departments.
Assist with analysis of HHS provider audits for financial requirements.
Assist in preparing and monitoring assigned departments’ annual operating and capital improvement budgets under the direction of the finance manager and in cooperation with senior accountants and department directors.
Prepare assigned budget and financial analyses, forecasts, expense allocations, and fiscal trend analyses.
Prepare assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal reports and claims for HHS and LHCC federal and state funding.
Assist with periodic operational and financial reviews of department financial software, including Netsmart and PointClickCare, and help ensure system accuracy.
Prepare assigned documentation for annual financial and single audits.
Assist in compiling data for LHCC Medicaid/Medicare annual reports and other state or federal reports.
Complete accounting-related portions of LHCC monthly billing and record required general ledger transactions.
Reconcile the PointClickCare system to county financial software monthly.
Prepare journal entries and budget amendments for specified departments and countywide accounts.
Reconcile and document assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts and prepare correcting journal entries as needed.
Review payroll reports after each payroll for Time and Attendance allocations used in grant reporting and compare them with budgetary expectations.
Track budgetary considerations related to position changes in assigned departments.
Prepare financial aspects of assigned department grant applications, assist with accounting for grant expenditures and revenues, and document reimbursement claims as assigned.
Ensure grant fiscal reporting requirements identified in grant documents are met.
Provide backup to senior accountants or accountants as assigned and complete special projects as assigned.
Participate in assigned department management meetings as directed by department directors.
Maintain effective working relationships with county, state, and other entities in relevant financial areas.
Direct and assist county departments in proper accounting procedures and develop financial analytical tools for their use.
Use and update existing documentation for accounting and budgeting tasks and duties as needed.
Stay abreast of accounting principles and standards, county policy, legal developments, and state statutes.
Demonstrate commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.