Accounting Specialist

FDLCFond du Lac, WI

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.

Requirements

  • 2 years post high school education in accounting field, and 2-3 years work experience with accounting duties preferred.
  • 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.

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
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