Accountant, Human Services

COUNTY OF KENOSHA • Kenosha, WI • 2h ago

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 for the Department of Human Services 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 Monday, August 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Apply Online:www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs

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