Highway - Accountant

Job Summary Performs 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 procedures for 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.