Fiscal Specialist

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

8h•$24 - $32

About The Position

The Parks and Land Use Department’s Business Office Team is seeking a Fiscal Specialist to support day-to-day operations across the Waukesha County park system—including two golf courses, two ice arenas, Retzer Nature Center, and the Exposition Center—as well as the environmental health, land resources, and planning divisions. The position handles reconciliations, accounting entries and reports, and purchasing and budget transactions for park maintenance and capital projects. The role also works closely with colleagues to support welcoming and inclusive parks and services for the community. The County values process improvement, collaboration, customer service, attention to detail, and continuous improvement. This is a Waukesha County position based at its campus in the City of Waukesha.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of post-high-school work experience in finance or accounting; qualifying post-high-school education in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field may substitute for this experience on a year-for-year basis.
Strong computer literacy skills.
Excellent customer service skills and teamwork qualities.
Strong attention to detail.
Understanding of general accounting procedures, journal entries, and billing.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the County does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

A process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Reconcile shifts in parks and golf course point-of-sale systems.
Reconcile credit card activity throughout the system and several departmental balance sheet accounts.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entry posting and report creation.
Process invoices, purchase orders, and budget adjustments for park maintenance and capital projects.
Work with team members to help ensure parks and accompanying divisions are functional, welcoming, and inclusive.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, and accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment.
Optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Employee wellness program with programs and tools to promote health and wellness.
On-site health and wellness clinic.
Professional development opportunities.
On-site fitness center.
Free parking.