Highway - Accountant

Shawano County•Shawano, WI

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About The Position

The Accountant performs advanced accounting, budgeting, and financial management duties, with priority given to serving external customers and managing associated financial accounts responsibly. The role supports the Office Manager and Highway Commissioner and assumes the Office Manager’s responsibilities during their absence. The Accountant also handles payroll, permitting, inventory, fuel tracking, financial reporting, audit preparation, internal controls, and administrative financial processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Process and reconcile accounts payable invoices, accounts receivable invoices, purchasing card invoices, and journal entries in the accounting system.
Assist the Office Manager and Highway Commissioner with budget preparation and monitoring.
Process payroll daily using job costing, and reconcile payroll to the HRIS with attention to accuracy and timeliness.
Issue inventory items as they are used on jobs.
Issue and process permits for utilities, driveways, oversize loads, and spring weight limits; verify applications and bill amounts due.
Maintain and track fuel inventory, record fuel usage in GasBoy Monitor, and order fuel loads.
Oversee and coordinate the annual inventory process.
Prepare monthly financial statements, including budget-to-actual reports.
Assist with year-end reports for WisDOT and the County.
Help establish and maintain uniform accounting policies and procedures, and document procedures for assigned duties.
Assist with annual audit preparation and requests.
Create and monitor internal controls through internal audits.
Assist with system upgrades and testing.
Back up the Office Manager during PTO or other leaves of absence.
Compile and prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and forms required by local, state, or federal agencies.
Prepare and distribute monthly accounts receivable service invoices to the State, County, towns and villages, other County departments, and other municipalities.
Configure, review, and update documents using Excel, Word, and other computer programs as needed.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.