Accounting Supervisor

• Plans, coordinates and directs the activities of the Public Works accounting functions. 
• Establishes and implements financial policies and procedures.
• Manages and maintains Public Works specific software solutions (RTVision, CHEMS, Highway Billing, etc.).
• Prepares regular and special financial reports as requested.  
• Reviews accounts receivable invoicing to WISDOT, municipalities and other customers.
• Prepares Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports.
• Reviews, maintains, and reconciles the general ledger, prepares monthly and adjusting journal entries for compliance with Highway cost accounting and standard accounting principles and practices.
• Plans, coordinates, and prepares year end audit workpapers for independent auditors.
• Maintains the departments capital assets listing, including year-end audit work of additions, deletions, depreciation, etc.
• Assists with annual budget development.
• Attends meetings as required.

• Supervise accounting staff with various duties related to the fiscal operation of the Department. 
• Complete required performance evaluations, maintains updated position descriptions, assign duties, trains employees, manages time off requests etc.  
• Designs and maintains an up-to-date procedure manual for the Public Works financial staff.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Highway Cost Accounting.
• Knowledge of computer software packages, including but not limited to excel, word, outlook, teams, RTVision, CHEMS, Finance Enterprise, FASTER, etc.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple assignments. 
• Ability to lead, motivate, supervise, train, and coordinate work of staff.
• Ability to effectively analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively. 
• Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing and to exercise judgment in the applications and interpretation of departmental policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems and to discern those policy determinations by supervisors. 
• Ability to prepare financial reports and statements in accordance with predetermined requirements. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, officials,  and the general public. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field. 
• Three to Five (3-5) years accounting experience; Public Works Department experience desired.
• Supervisory experience. 
• Experience working in a governmental agency preferred.

• Ability to stand, sit and walk for periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and computer keyboard and mouse.
• Familiar with the use of other types of office equipment such as printer, copy machine, fax machine, etc.
• Almost all work indoors.

Salary : $37 - $41