Accounting Manager

Fond du Lac County•Fond du Lac, WI

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About The Position

The Accounting Manager ensures all financial entries, transactions, and actions comply with generally accepted accounting principles, government audit standards, and other federal/state government regulations. This role recommends accounting practices for the department by reviewing and implementing procedures, and assists in analyzing and coordinating financial records. The manager maintains daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial records, and monitors Purchase of Service Contracts to ensure compliance with state guidelines and auditing standards. Responsibilities include compiling unit information and financial data for the annual report, preparing monthly and annual journal entries, and setting up/maintaining county and state software systems, including training staff. The manager prepares specific state reports (GEARS/SPARC/GWAAR/EGRANTS) by established deadlines, reconciles general ledger accounts, and develops/trains staff on new programs and financial reporting. This role also assists with AVATAR fiscal functions, directs billing and collections, resolves billing system issues, and prepares accounting reports for various governmental agencies. The manager coordinates and reviews audit work papers, prepares the department's annual budget, and provides input on program planning and staff needs. Personnel activities include interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions, with direct supervision of unit tasks and annual performance evaluations. Recommendations for objectives, plans, policies, and procedures to promote efficiency and compliance are expected, along with ongoing development and compliance review of internal controls. Other duties may be assigned, and backup for another Accounting Manager may be required.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree from a technical college, college or university with a degree in accounting is preferred.
One (1) year of experience in a governmental accounting office preferred but not required.
Supervision experience preferred.
Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
Possesses good working knowledge of a number or computer software packages to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work with databases and learn quickly using a variety of computer applications as tools to perform job.
Federal and State laws, rules, standards and regulations pertaining to government accounting.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Make decisions regarding accounting practices within the guidelines established by the County’s Finance Department.
Must be able to multitask and problem solve in an instant, as well as maintain flexibility to meet demanding deadlines.
Access to a motor vehicle.
A minimum of $250,000/$500,000 auto liability insurance coverage verified upon hire and at renewal by providing a copy of the declaration page of your policy from your insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in a governmental accounting office.
Supervision experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure all financial entries, transactions, and actions comply with generally accepted accounting principles, government audit standards and other federal/state government regulations.
Recommend accounting practices for the department by reviewing practices and implementing procedures.
Assist in analyzing and coordinating financial records.
Maintain daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial records for the department.
Assist in monitoring Purchase of Service Contracts with outside vendors and with other county departments, assuring that contracts comply with State guidelines and audits of providers are in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and applicable governmental regulations.
Assist in compiling unit information and financial data for the department annual report.
Prepare monthly and annual journal entries and records in the general ledger.
Assist in the setup and maintenance of county and state software systems and train staff on use of computer software as needed.
Prepare monthly GEARS/SPARC/GWAAR/EGRANTS reports and send to the State of Wisconsin within the established deadlines set by the state.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and GEARS/SPARC/GWAAR reports monthly.
Develop and train staff on new programs, including developing and coordinating financial reporting related to new programs and grants.
Assist with AVATAR and the set up and maintenance of fiscal related functions.
Direct the workflow related to billing and collections for department’s services.
Work with staff members and management to resolve issues with programming of billing systems.
Prepare, coordinate and direct the preparation of accounting reports as required by the State of Wisconsin, Medicaid, Medicare and various governmental agencies.
Coordinate, direct and review the preparation of audit work papers for external auditors of the department.
Prepare the department’s annual budget.
Provide input regarding program planning and staff needs.
Perform personnel activities within the unit, including interviewing job applicants, hiring, training, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Provide for the direct supervision for tasks performed in the unit.
Provide annual performance evaluations.
Recommend objectives, plans, policies and procedures to promote efficient and effective management and to comply with various Federal and State rules and regulations.
Ongoing development and compliance review of the unit’s internal controls, policies and procedures.
Other duties may be required and assigned as best practice or accounting requirements change.
Provide backup duties to other Accounting Manager.