Senior Accountant - Central Accounting

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact careers@milwaukeecountywi.gov. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration.

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Senior Accountant -Office of Comptroller

Annual Salary Range: $58,677 - $87,984

Closing Date: September 2, 2025 Or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions.

Job Summary: The principal purpose of this position is to support the Central Accounting team. This is done through the creation of exhibits for the Single Audit, drafting exhibits for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and assisting external auditors with the annual audit of Milwaukee County governmental reporting, investment reporting, fund monitoring, account reconciliations, and providing technical support to other areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparation of the yearly ACFR. Contributes to the letter of transmittal, management discussion analysis, footnotes, and statistical sections. Responds to auditors by gathering and preparing relevant information.
• Monitors and inputs information from investment sources, reports and reconciles this activity to the general ledger, and prepares quarterly Investment Earnings Reports for the Finance Committee. Prepares Segmented Time Distribution Report for the ACFR.
• Assists with preparation and filing of the annual State Report.
• Updates the fixed asset module by gathering data from other areas, inputting into accounting system, and balancing the system. Reconcile all balances at year end, and periodically during the year.
• Processes cash receipts, journal vouchers and approvals, JOB authorizations, activity codes, and budget transfers with input to the accounting system as necessary. Assist with managing accounting system and closings. Manage record storage and other duties as assigned.
• Reconciles payroll accounts. Prepares payroll uploads to general ledger.
• Assists peers and other departments with projects, questions and concerns. Gathers, analyzes, interprets, reports and advises on special projects.
• Reviews and reconciles balance sheet accounts ensuring accuracy in reporting. Prepares reports in compliance with administrative rules, County Ordinances, GAAP, Federal and State laws.
• Captures all State and Federal funding for the Single Audit report in a timely and accurate manner and responds to questions from the auditors in regard to this data. Review/maintenance of State Grants Register.
• Assist with current and/or new system enhancement, testing and implementation.
• Assist with ongoing general ledger maintenance and monthly and year end closing.

Minimum Education and Years of Experience Required:

• Current State of Wisconsin resident
• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university/college in accounting or related field.
• Three (3) or more years of practical work experience in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets

Preferred:

• CPA desirable, but not required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Team player with the ability to work harmoniously and effectively with both co-workers and external contacts. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and expected to stay up to date with changes in GAAP, GASB, and FASB. Read and write routine reports, correspondences, and speak effectively before both internal and external groups. Read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Understand and follow instructions, analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation, problem solving, and composing reports.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.