Highway - Accountant

Job SummaryPerforms a variety of advanced accounting, budgeting and financial management duties. Priority of working with external customers and associated financial accounts to ensure needs are being met in a fiscally responsible manner. Assumes responsibilities of the Office Manager in their absence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Process and reconcile Accounts Payable (AP)invoices, Accounts Receivable (AR)invoices, purchasing card invoices and journal entries into accounting system.-Assist Office Manager and Highway Commissioner with budget preparation and monitoring.-Processes Payroll on a daily basis utilizing job costing. Reconciles payroll to HRIS using exceptional attention to detail and timeliness to ensure accuracy.-Issue out inventory as used on various jobs.-Issues and processes all permits for utilities, driveways, oversize loads, and spring weight limits. Verify application for accuracy and bill out for any amounts due.-Maintain and track fuel inventory. Record fuel used in GasBoy Monitor and order fuel loads to ensure all needs of the County are met.-Oversee and coordinate the annual inventory process.-Prepares monthly financial statements, including: budget to actual reports.-Assists with year-end reports for both WisDOT and County.-Assist in establishing and maintaining uniform accounting policies and procedures, and documenting proceduresfor all assigned duties.-Assist with annual audit preparation and requests.-Create and monitor internal controls through internal audits.-Assist with system upgrades and testing.-Acts as back-up for Office Manager in absence during PTO and/or leave of absence, etc.-Compiles and prepares various financial reports, spreadsheets and forms required by local, state or federal agencies.-Monthly Service Billing – prepare and distribute Accounts Receivable invoices to all the agencies including: State, County, Towns and Villages, Other County Departments and Other Municipalities.-Configures, reviews, and updates documents in excel/word and other computer programs as needed.-Other duties and projects as assigned.
Work Requirements:
-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance-Five years progressive accounting and financial analysis experience desired. Government experience a plus.