Accountant (Appleton, WI)

Accountant

Typical hours are Monday Thursday 7 00 a.m. 4 30 p.m. and Friday from 7 00 a.m. 11 00 a.m.Generous fringe benefits include employer contribution of 6.5% into Wisconsin Retirement System State of WI Health Insurance Vision Insurance 100% employer paid Dental Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Premiums 80 hours of paid holidays per year 8 hours of sick leave per month (accumulation to 960 hours) and sick leave incentive vacation leave and attractive work hours plus a welcoming and friendly work environment 1.General Ledger Prepares and enters general ledger journal entries. Maintains schedules for balance sheet accounts identifying investigating and troubleshooting issues as needed. Makes standard accounting decisions investigating items with other departments vendors and reviewing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as necessary. Works with staff from other departments to verify that account balances and activity are coded correctly. Prepares audit work papers and account reconciliations. Responds to auditor inquiries and requests. 25%2. Cash Management Prepares the monthly bank reconciliations. Trains staff on cash handling and collections procedures software and services to citizens customers. Primary contact with credit card processing vendor. Communicates with vendor and Town staff to resolve any issues. 10%3. Budget and Reporting Assists with the preparation of budget spreadsheets reports and the recommended and approved budget documents. Assists with budget monitoring and analysis of account activity. Prepares monthly financial reports to the Town Board and or Finance Investment Committee. Responsible for governmental reporting to State and Federal entities including but not limited to quarterly sales tax. Stays current on state sales tax regulations and informs departments as needed. 15%4. Special Assessments Manages all aspects of special assessments including but not limited to mailing out letters importing assessments into software reconciling and creating the special assessment file for the tax roll annually. 10%5. Taxes Coordinate all aspects of property tax collection and tax settlement process including but not limited to tax receipting with multiple financial institutions overseeing tax collection procedures at Town Hall and creating reports for tax settlement. 15%6. Fixed Assets Insurance Assists with managing the handling of auto insurance claims. Manage vehicle and equipment fixed asset additions and deletions. 10%7. Customer Service Provides information and assistance to Town staff and the general public regarding accounting transactions and related inquiries. Serves as the main customer service lead assisting customers with questions and resolving disputes. 10%8. Back up and Miscellaneous Serves as back up to Account Clerk II (cash receipting and payroll) and Deputy Clerk (Accounts Payable). Works on miscellaneous projects as requested by the Deputy Finance Director and or Finance Director. 5%Perform additional duties as assigned and attend the Town required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety health and sanitation codes regulations or practices required by the Town or governmental authority.