Senior Accountant - HHS (Finance)
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Senior Accountant - HHS (Finance)
Salary
$36.14 - $47.79 Hourly
Location
Elkhorn, WI
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2025-00103
Department
Finance
Opening Date
09/22/2025
Closing Date
10/6/2025 5:00 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Summary
This position is responsible for oversight of the health and human services department financial budget, fiscal planning and implementation of new programs, monitoring the daily use of the general ledger software and ensuring maximum reimbursement from external funding sources through governmental reporting and working with state financial workgroups. This position will assist the assigned departments in budgeting, accounting and reporting to ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with accounting guidelines, County policies, State statutes, legal compliance, audit compliance and in supporting County department heads related to financial functions. This position consults with department managers and representatives from state and federal agencies on financial issues of concern.
SUPERVISION
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:0 p.m.
Hours/Shift: 8
Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
FTE: 1.00
This position is open to all current County employees as well as members of the public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Supports the financial needs of management and staff in the health and human services department.
Manages the preparation and monitoring of the health and human services department's annual operating and capital improvement budgets, under the direction of the finance manager and in cooperation with the director of health and human services.
Prepares budget and financial analyses, financial forecasts, expense allocations and analyses of fiscal trends.
Analyzes strategies for claiming reimbursement from State and other agencies for DHHS services, managing the claims process to maximize reimbursement.
Timely prepares all monthly, quarterly and annual fiscal reports/claims for HHS federal and state funding.
Participates in DHHS financial workgroups to implement new pilot programs.
Understands and assists with periodic operational and financial reviews of DHHS financial related software packages, including Netsmart software, and ensures system accuracy.
Works with DHHS managers on a quarterly basis to review and adjust allowance for uncollectible accounts according to historical and current collection practices.
Utilizes the MUNIS accounting system to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for individual programs within the DHHS domain and to ensure compliance with single audit guidelines.
Serves as the DHHS liaison with external auditors for the DHHS annual audit and supervises the preparation of reports and other materials that the annual audit and other audits may require.
Compiles HHS financial reports necessary to complete the single audit (Schedule of Awards, etc.).
Provides consultation to DHHS managers on fiscal issues, including budgeting and reporting, billing and collections, service charges, contracted services and other financial areas of concern.
In conjunction with the HS Manager-Administration, compiles rate setting information or annual required reports for specified HHS areas.
Prepares financial aspects for DHHS grant applications, administers and accounts for grant expenditures and revenues, and documents claims for reimbursement.
Ensures grant fiscal reporting requirements are met as identified within grant documents.
Analyzes all HHS provider audits for financial requirements.
Participates in DHHS management meetings as directed by the director of health and human services.
Maintains good working relationships with county, state and other entities in financial and related areas of responsibility.
Presents financial information to county groups such as the County Board, Finance Committee, HHS Board, etc.
Prepares monthly general ledger reconciliation reports.
Directs and assists county departments in proper accounting procedures and develops financial analytical tools for their use
Documents tasks and job duties related to various accounting and budgeting functions.
Proposes financial policies/ordinances that will ensure accurate budgetary and financial compliance.
Stays abreast of new accounting principles and standards, county policy, legal developments, and state statutes.
Provides backup to senior accountants or accountants as assigned.
Special projects as assigned.
Demonstrates a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field, or formal preparation equivalent to a four-year program with three to five years experience.
Knowledge of budget, governmental accounting and/or Human Services accounting preferred.
Knowledge of computer system capabilities as they apply to financial records.
Ability to utilize word processing, database and spreadsheet programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the county, elected officials, and public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize and effectively explain ideas and recommendations.
Interactions & Communication
Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies and precedents; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.
Thinking & Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges and problems occurring in this position must be addressed within broader, department-wide procedures and practices.
Tools and Equipment Used
Copy Machine
Telephone
Calculator
Personal Computer/Printer
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process
TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education & Employment History Review
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Post-Offer Physical Examination
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
I - Salaried Exempt Employees
BARGAINING UNIT: Salaried Exempt Employees
DATE: January 1, 2019
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: Salaried, FLSA Exempt. You are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. You are required to account for all time absent from your regular work schedule.
SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on salary each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. You accrue scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:
15 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service
20 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service
25 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service
*may be considered for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) based on continuous related experience per Ord. Sec. 15-515 (e)
PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.
HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.
INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.
Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.
Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.
Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.
LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & the employee shall pay 33% of the premium.
Vison Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.
TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:
Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)
Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)
Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)
Health Savings Account (S223 plan)
WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).
You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.
MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.
Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.
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Employer
Walworth County
Address
P.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121
Phone
262-741-7950
Website
http://www.co.walworth.wi.us
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