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 Veterans Services and Division of Administrative Services. This position collaborates with division staff, supervisors and managers as needed to complete work assignments.

Primary duties include 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, and other duties as assigned.

This position requires a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with use of pivot tables and functions. The correct candidate will also possess the ability to prioritize workload, work independently and meet deadlines, and will have strong organizational and communication skills.

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.

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  Assists departments in the development of budget requests, and interprets budget proposals and data to the County Executive and committees of the County Board.
• Reviews and records accounting or budget transactions, and makes allocations to designated accounts and funds,
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets financial and statistical data to determine and recommend budget assumptions, department tax levy targets, the costs of positions, programs, labor contracts, interdepartmental charges, or department operations.
• Assists with reviews of financial reports and computerized financial systems to ensure that proper accounting or budgeting procedures have been followed.
• Maintains and updates the budget and financial system utilizing various software applications.
• Assists external auditors by compiling financial data, and assists in internal audits by performing audit field work.
• Assists in the preparation of financial and narrative reports analyzing and interpreting accounting or budgetary systems and controls, and may make recommendations for improvements.
• Assists in the interpretation and analysis of the fiscal impact of new laws, codes, regulations, or accounting standards, and advises department heads and other employees of the fiscal impact.
• Advises department heads and other employees of generally accepted accounting principles, laws, codes, and regulations and recommends proper accounting and budgeting treatment for financial transactions and procedures.
• Maintains detailed automated and manual accounts, spreadsheets, ledgers, records, and procedures.
• Reviews and coordinates the work of clerical and other department personnel in accounting, payroll, budgeting, or billing areas, and provides necessary training.
• Monitors the execution of operating budgets, investigates variances from projected expenditures or revenues, and recommends corrective actions to department heads and other employees.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with employees at all levels within the county, representatives of other agencies, and elected officials.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Working knowledge of the modern principles, practices, and procedures of general accounting, payroll management, administration, and management, or appropriation and budgeting, as applied to governmental entities.
• Working knowledge of the principles of auditing in the public sector, particularly as applied to budget development and control, or accounting.
• Working knowledge of computer systems as applied to budgeting, accounting, or financial management applications.
• Ability to plan, organize, and effectively carry out a variety of assignments.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data and to prepare and present detailed recommendations and conclusions.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
• Ability to plan, organize, and review the work of others.
• Ability to utilize financial and accounting spreadsheet and database applications, presentation tools, and integrated financial systems.

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.

Waukesha County's pay plans, group insurance programs, and other benefit policies comprise a package that is highly competitive and satisfies the needs of its employees. This is intended to give only a brief summary of the employee benefit package. Additional information will be provided at the time of hire. Benefits for part-time positions are pro-rated.

Vacation
2-weeks 1 – 2 years of service
3-weeks 3 – 9 years of service
4-weeks 10 – 16 years of service
5-weeks 17 or more years of service
Holidays (9 paid holidays)
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving day
The Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve Day

Floating Holidays
2 paid floating holidays earned on February 1 and June 1.

Sick Leave
12-days of sick leave granted immediately upon hire. Thereafter, 1-day earned per month, up to a maximum of 120-days.

Funeral Leave
Up to 24-hours of leave with pay to attend the funeral of an immediate family member.

Health Insurance – High Deductible Health Plan
County pays 85% of premium and employee contributes 15% of the premium.

Health Savings Account
Pre-tax savings account that can be used for qualifying medical expenses (e.g. office visit fees, co-pays, prescriptions, vision and dental). County contributes to health savings account based on Health Risk Assessment completion- $2,250 for family plan and $1,125 for single plan.

Onsite Health and Wellness Clinic
Available to individuals who are enrolled in the County's health insurance plan including employees, spouses, and children ages 2+. Preventive care services are free. All dispensed prescriptions are $2. Dispensed available ACA preventative medications are $0 cost. Non-preventative care visits are $28. Physical therapy is $28 per visit. No cost for office visits after deductible is met. Clinic staffed with MD and Physician Assistant, Physical Therapists, and Health Coaches.

Dental Insurance
Choice of two dental plans. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 6-months of employment.

Vision Insurance
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 60-days of employment.

Employee Wellness Activities & Program/Fitness Center
24/7 access to a wealth of health tools and information on the wellness portal. On-going education programs, fitness challenges and classes. On-site fitness center in Administration Center and Health & Human Services buildings.

Retirement Pension
As a full-time employee, you will automatically be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This pension is administered by the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds. You are required to pay the employee's share of contributions to the fund, while Waukesha County contributes the employer's share. Employees are vested in their portion of contributions immediately and after five years of creditable service for the employer contribution. To view employee/employer contribution rates, visit Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds' website and type in WRS Contribution Rates in the search box.

Part time employees are enrolled and required to pay the employee's share of contributions after working 1,200 hours of work in any 12-month period.

457 Deferred Compensation
Optional program used to supplement retirement income. Pre-tax and Roth options available. Eligible to contribute upon hire.

Payroll Roth IRA
Optional post-tax program used to supplement retirement income. Eligible to contribute upon hire.

Group Term Life Insurance
Automatic coverage in life insurance at no cost to employee. Coverage effective first of the month following six months of employment. Coverage upon hire is two times annual salary and then transitions to two times prior year gross salary after at least one full calendar year of employment is completed.

Voluntary Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Additional voluntary coverage for an employee at the employee's expense. May purchase amount in increments of $25,000 up to $200,000. No medical underwriting upon initial eligibility. Coverage effective first of the month following six months of employment.

Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary life insurance coverage for a spouse or dependent child at the employee's expense. Coverage effective first of the month following six months of employment.
Coverage options:
Option 1:$20,000 (spouse)/$10,000 (child) - $4.00/month
Option 2: $10,000 (spouse)/$5,000 (child) - $2.00/month

Dependent Care FSA
Optional pre-tax benefit account where employees to deduct up to $5,000 ($2,500 if married and filing separate federal income tax returns) that can used to reimburse self for eligible dependent care services such as child or adult daycare. Coverage effective first of month following 60 days of employment.

Healthcare FSA
Optional pre-tax benefit account where employee can contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for health care expenses not covered under a group health, dental, or vision plan such as deductible, co-insurance, co-pay etc. Must not be enrolled in an HSA Qualifying High Deductible Health Plan to elect. Coverage effective first of month following 60 days of employment.

Retirement Health Savings Plan
Automatic enrollment in a retirement health savings plan. County makes contributions each month on the second paycheck of the month on behalf of employee. Effective the first of the month following employment.

Long-term Disability Insurance
Automatic coverage in long-term disability. County pays 100% of monthly premiums. Coverage effective the first of the month following employment.

Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees and their family members who have personal and/or work-related problems. Unlimited access to a highly informative website with articles and tools to support you in a wide variety of your work/life needs. Eligible immediately upon hire.

Tuition Reimbursement
Financial assistance for attending Job-related classes.

Employee Discount Programs

• Dell products
• Discount on cell service through U.S. Cellular, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
• Discounted rate to get Microsoft 365 through Microsoft Home Use Program