What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at City of Kenosha?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Are you a numbers-driven problem solver looking for a
role where your skills truly matter? Kenosha County\'s Human Services
Department is seeking a motivated Accountant to support financial
operations with precision and integrity. The Accountant is responsible
for performing a variety of routine and moderately complex accounting
functions which may include classifying and verifying transactions;
maintaining, reconciling, and balancing accounts; preparing financial
reports and statements; preparing and making journal entries; preparing
payroll-related reports; and providing overall accounting support and
financial analysis. Duties include: Determines and corrects errors by
making adjustments and corrections to systems Works in various financial
management systems which include county, state, and federal reporting
systems and contract management system Prepares a variety of financial
transactions and reports such as journal entries, financial statements,
trial balances, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, voucher reports,
expense reimbursements, and accounts receivable Calculates, reconciles,
and balances various financial data to accounting reports such as
registers, control sheets, bank statements, disbursement books, and
ledgers Develops and maintains spreadsheets for defined applications
related to assigned tasks Researches, collects, and summarizes financial
data as directed Performs routine internal auditing work in verifying
the accuracy and compliance to procedure of accounting books, reports,
records, documents, and other financial and fiscal information
operations and procedures Provides backup support to other staff and
performs additional duties as needed, including but not limited to
receiving payments, issuing receipts, and processing bank deposits
Processes monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reimbursement documents
Assists with annual budget process Performs other work as required or
assigned Join our team and help make a difference in Kenosha County!
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience At least two
years of related work experience required At least one year of
Government Accounting Experience Preferred Success Factors Knowledge Of
Accounting principles, specifically government accounting Microsoft
Dynamics 365 Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Skill in: Math and organizational skills Critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills General office skills Ability to: Create
and maintain Excel worksheets for financial analysis Perform at a high
degree of accuracy and attention to detail Work independently and
precisely Remain professional and courteous at all times Maintain
confidential information Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive
environment Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
Essential Functions. This Position Involves Light Physical Demands, Such
as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of
force frequently, and occasional lifting and transporting of moderately
heavy objects such as large files and reading materials Must be able to
sit for extended periods of time Must be able to view details of
documents and text on computer screen that are less than a few feet away
Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard,
mouse, and other devices and objects \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete job description and to apply
for this position, please visit our website,
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Kenosha County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Online
www kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
role where your skills truly matter? Kenosha County\'s Human Services
Department is seeking a motivated Accountant to support financial
operations with precision and integrity. The Accountant is responsible
for performing a variety of routine and moderately complex accounting
functions which may include classifying and verifying transactions;
maintaining, reconciling, and balancing accounts; preparing financial
reports and statements; preparing and making journal entries; preparing
payroll-related reports; and providing overall accounting support and
financial analysis. Duties include: Determines and corrects errors by
making adjustments and corrections to systems Works in various financial
management systems which include county, state, and federal reporting
systems and contract management system Prepares a variety of financial
transactions and reports such as journal entries, financial statements,
trial balances, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, voucher reports,
expense reimbursements, and accounts receivable Calculates, reconciles,
and balances various financial data to accounting reports such as
registers, control sheets, bank statements, disbursement books, and
ledgers Develops and maintains spreadsheets for defined applications
related to assigned tasks Researches, collects, and summarizes financial
data as directed Performs routine internal auditing work in verifying
the accuracy and compliance to procedure of accounting books, reports,
records, documents, and other financial and fiscal information
operations and procedures Provides backup support to other staff and
performs additional duties as needed, including but not limited to
receiving payments, issuing receipts, and processing bank deposits
Processes monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reimbursement documents
Assists with annual budget process Performs other work as required or
assigned Join our team and help make a difference in Kenosha County!
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience At least two
years of related work experience required At least one year of
Government Accounting Experience Preferred Success Factors Knowledge Of
Accounting principles, specifically government accounting Microsoft
Dynamics 365 Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Skill in: Math and organizational skills Critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills General office skills Ability to: Create
and maintain Excel worksheets for financial analysis Perform at a high
degree of accuracy and attention to detail Work independently and
precisely Remain professional and courteous at all times Maintain
confidential information Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive
environment Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
Essential Functions. This Position Involves Light Physical Demands, Such
as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of
force frequently, and occasional lifting and transporting of moderately
heavy objects such as large files and reading materials Must be able to
sit for extended periods of time Must be able to view details of
documents and text on computer screen that are less than a few feet away
Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard,
mouse, and other devices and objects \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete job description and to apply
for this position, please visit our website,
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Kenosha County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Online
www kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
