Financial Analyst (HHS - Accounting Services)

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County's Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for a talented Financial Analyst. This position is part of the Accounting Services unit within the Waukesha County, Department of Health and Human Services, Administrative Services Division. The unit provides accounting, budget, and other fiscal and administrative services to all program divisions and units within the Department. This position reports to the Clinical Division Senior Financial Analyst. With guidance and direction from the Clinical Division Senior Financial Analyst, this position has responsibility to provide financial and analytical support to Waukesha County, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Clinical Services, and Division of Administrative Services. This position collaborates with division staff, supervisors and managers as needed to complete work assignments. Under supervision, to perform professional work in the implementation and administration of automated financial, accounting, or budgeting activities on a Countywide basis; and to perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
OR High School Diploma or GED, and a combination of recognized post high school education and progressively responsible work experience, in finance, accounting, or closely related field, totaling four (4) years.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with use of pivot tables and functions
Ability to prioritize workload
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Review of AP and AR processes
Monthly accounting processes
State/federal cost reporting
Management/operating reports
Annual budget development
Monthly and quarterly budget monitoring
Audit preparation/response
Resolution of fiscal issues as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Excellent health/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
Exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
Optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
Pay for performance system
Performance-based merit increases
Non-base performance awards
Balanced work-life culture
Exceptional employee wellness program
On-site health & wellness clinic