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Associate Accountant – Hybrid
Department - DAS – Central Business Office
Hourly Salary Range: $19.49 - 29.24
Closing Date: April 14th @ 11.59 pm or upon receiving 50 applications
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision handles an assortment of financial activities including preparation and processing of invoicing, cash receipts, vendor invoices and journal vouchers. Assist in preparation of reports and other accounting-related responsibilities. May be responsible for assisting with the development and monitoring of smaller departments with operating budgets.
Job Responsibilities:
- Budget Management and Administration - Assist in preparation of schedules and reports from financial data. Provide support to accountants, analysts, and financial managers in investigation and analysis. May assist in the preparation and monitoring of smaller department budgets.
- Fiscal Analysis - Assist in reconciliation and compilation of financial data to assist analysts and program managers in providing division directors valuable, actionable data by maintaining statistical and financial reports, investigating, and journal entry preparation.
- Accounting - Assist in various tasks as assigned and special projects. Examine fiscal documents thoroughly, apply to appropriate accounts.
- Perform accounting and procurement entries - Assist with preparation and recording of journal entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Year-end and Audit - Assist with preparation of year-end accruals, reversals, journal entries and audit requests as assigned.
- Department Policy and Procedure Development - Assisting with the development of policies and procedures for the department.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Current resident of WI
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
- At least One (1) year of experience in accounting.
- In lieu of education requirement, individual could have min 10 years of accounting related experience.
- Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
- Ability to carry, lift, push and pull 20 lbs.
Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the state of Wisconsin. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.
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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.
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