Accounting Specialist

Fond du Lac County • Fond du Lac, WI

3d

About The Position

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Prepares general ledger entries, budget and actual, for various county wide functions/services Reconciles adopted budget to amended budget and fund balance. Reconciles general ledger cash account balance, various property tax related account balances and related reports with County Treasurer departmental records/systems. Reconciles various balance sheet accounts on an on-going basis county-wide (such as Due to/from other funds, Contributions to/from Other Funds, Prepaid Accounts, Inventory, etc.). Computes county wide sales tax liability and submits required reports and payment monthly in accordance with all applicable State laws and regulations; monitors county activities and accounts for sales tax implications. Audits employee expense reimbursement requests county wide for accuracy, supporting documentation and compliance with applicable laws and policies; performs and reconciles data entry for payroll processing; prepares reporting for administration and county board committee approval. Prepares and submits Child Support monthly grant reimbursement requests in accordance with applicable state department policy and federal grant allowable cost policies. Assists Director and Deputy Director in preparing documentation for State Agency, independent audit firm and other consultants review Calculates and prepares annual apportionment of County’s tax levy; reconciles settlement by County Treasurer with each taxing jurisdiction to county general ledger. Assists in data entry, reconciliation and preparation of annual County budget and supporting documentation Functions as primary backup for accounts payable data entry, payment processing and reporting Functions as primary backup for purchasing agent. Assists department staff county-wide in understanding/use of central financial information reports/systems

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of county operations
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, other departments, and state agencies
• 2 years post high school education in accounting field
• 2-3 years work experience with accounting duties preferred
• combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle/J.D. Edwards financial system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares general ledger entries, budget and actual, for various county wide functions/services
• Reconciles adopted budget to amended budget and fund balance
• Reconciles general ledger cash account balance, various property tax related account balances and related reports with County Treasurer departmental records/systems
• Reconciles various balance sheet accounts on an on-going basis county-wide (such as Due to/from other funds, Contributions to/from Other Funds, Prepaid Accounts, Inventory, etc.)
• Computes county wide sales tax liability and submits required reports and payment monthly in accordance with all applicable State laws and regulations; monitors county activities and accounts for sales tax implications
• Audits employee expense reimbursement requests county wide for accuracy, supporting documentation and compliance with applicable laws and policies; performs and reconciles data entry for payroll processing; prepares reporting for administration and county board committee approval
• Prepares and submits Child Support monthly grant reimbursement requests in accordance with applicable state department policy and federal grant allowable cost policies
• Assists Director and Deputy Director in preparing documentation for State Agency, independent audit firm and other consultants review
• Calculates and prepares annual apportionment of County’s tax levy; reconciles settlement by County Treasurer with each taxing jurisdiction to county general ledger
• Assists in data entry, reconciliation and preparation of annual County budget and supporting documentation
• Functions as primary backup for accounts payable data entry, payment processing and reporting
• Functions as primary backup for purchasing agent
• Assists department staff county-wide in understanding/use of central financial information reports/systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree