City of Milwaukee is hiring: Accountant in Milwaukee

Overview

This position provides professional accounting and financial management services related to grant and locally funded paving, bridge, and sewer projects.

Base pay range

$72,768.00/yr - $95,390.00/yr

Essential Functions

• Professional Accounting
  • Manage and prepare grant reimbursement requests for contracts, prepare interdepartmental requisition invoices (IRI), and create equipment requisitions.
  • Collaborate with the Office of the Comptroller to coordinate and submit annual financial reports, accounting entries, and adjustments.
  • Conduct quality control on backup documentation, including monthly project status reports, vendor invoices, and contract payments.
  • Review and analyze complex financial statements and perform related data entry.
  • Oversee accounting functions for grants, special funds, and capital improvement projects.
  • Ensure all grant invoices comply with grant terms, GAAP, and internal policies.
  • Maintain contract files and perform contract closeout procedures after final payment.
  • Retrieve, review, and process IRIs submitted by other departments.
  • Examine Control Group Registers and documentation for completeness and accuracy before submission.
  • Manage, process, and replenish the Petty Cash fund.

• Reporting and Documentation
  • Analyze employee payroll transactions and inventory usage reports for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare supporting documentation, such as invoices and reports, and route for necessary internal approvals.
  • Review ProCard purchases for accuracy and compliance with city purchasing policies.
  • Verify all transactions and process timely reimbursement requests.
  • Process deposits in the Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) for a variety of departmental revenues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of full-time professional (post-degree) accounting experience.

Note: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. However, there is no substitute for a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Notice: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with Oracle’s PeopleSoft FMIS and Workday and the advanced features of Microsoft Office.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

• Technical
  • Knowledge of GAAP, accounting theory, and best practices, including accounts payable principles, double-entry accounting, accrual accounting, transactional processing between systems, internal controls, financial statements, and documentation.
  • Ability to learn accounting standards for government entities such as GASB.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex rules and regulations.
  • Ability to read agreements to develop and implement procedures to comply with accounting task requirements.
  • Ability to use computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Ability to learn and become proficient in using Oracle’s PeopleSoft FMIS and Workday.
  • Ability to develop and run periodic and ad hoc reports.
  • Ability to review the work of others engaged in voucher creation.
  • Ability to prepare accounting-related analysis for engineers and project managers.
• Critical Thinking
  • Analytical skills to assess and resolve complex financial situations.
  • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy for accounting transactions and activities.
  • Ability to identify problems and develop and implement effective solutions.
• Communication and Interpersonal
  • Customer service skills to work with various individuals inside and outside the organization.
  • Written communication skills to prepare clear and concise business correspondence and reports.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ.
  • Ability to communicate verbally to clearly explain technical information to non-accountants.
  • Ability to actively listen to others.
  • Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Professionalism
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work assignments using effective time management skills.
  • Honesty and ability to adhere to fundamental principles of ethical behavior for accountants, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to exhibit exemplary professionalism and to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (2JX) is $72,768-$92,611 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $74,951-$95,390 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit the benefits page.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries
• Government Administration

Note: This description may include information about benefits and incentives that can change.