Accounting Supervisor

2 weeks ago

Sheboygan, United States Sheboygan County, WI Full time
Salary: $27.82 - $36.87 Hourly

Location : Sheboygan, WI

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-50

Department: Health & Human Services

Opening Date: 04/09/2024

Purpose and Summary

Why Sheboygan County?
It is our imperative to remain an inclusive workplace. Sheboygan County is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents our community. Sheboygan County Health and Human Services also strives to be a trauma informed organization which fully realizes the prevalence of trauma, recognizes the effects of trauma, and responds with trauma informed policies and practices, and we are looking for staff who will help us champion this journey.

Becoming a member of our growing team also means that YOU become our top priority. You will not only enjoy a dynamic work environment but a variety of perks including but not limited to the following:
  • Generous benefits package and access to our free InHealth Clinic
  • Time off: 15 vacation days, sick time and 10 paid holidays
  • Other perks: Referral program, Wisconsin Retirement System, education discount, and much more
What to Expect:
Coordinates, administers, supervises and participates in all essential duties of the accounting support staff for accounts payable, billing, and purchasing. Assigns work, develops employees, and monitors performance through the supervision of staff. Performs, analyzes and evaluates complex accounting activities in order to lead accounting personnel in support of department business units. Interacts with various groups within the organization to achieve financial goals and assure the ongoing development and sufficiency of accounting systems, supports and plans. This position will be empowered to offer insight on how to improve processes and procedures, be responsible for staff leadership and supervision, and the direct performance of accurate and timely processing, calculating and reporting.
Essential Duties

  • Sheboygan County Health and Human Services strives to be a trauma informed
    organization which fully realizes the prevalence of trauma, recognizes the effects
    of trauma, and responds with trauma informed policies and practices, and we are
    looking for staff who will help us champion this journey.
  • Supervises, sets priorities, organizes, schedules, approves and reviews the work
    of subordinates; instructs and trains employees in proper procedures; analyzes
    and develops procedures and systems.
  • Supervises and coordinates the work of accounts payable, billing, and purchasing accounting support staff; including completing evaluations, holding
    monthly 1:1 meetings, interviewing, making recommendations for hiring, assignment, development, discipline, and termination.
  • Supervises accounting resources, processes, and personnel with a focus on goal
    oriented strategic direction, leadership, quality assurance, responsiveness, compliance, accountability, and efficiency.
  • Assesses department business needs, oversees development of necessary
    systems and staffing, and provides related training support.
  • Assures ongoing responsiveness to program area accounting needs.
  • Assists in annual budget and review; monitors performance and makes
    recommendations for revenue enhancement and/or other adjustments as necessary.
  • Leads software development for accounting applications; assures functionality
    and performance; interfaces with County and State IT personnel as necessary.
  • Completes annual rate setting for services provided by internal staff and billed to insurance.
  • Codes vendor invoices with the appropriate account number and obtains supervisor signatures for accounts payable to process the invoices.
  • Leads reconciliation, analysis and review of general ledger accounts in preparation for month end and quarterly closing to ensure accuracy and validity of accounting transactions.
  • Identifies, reviews and/or prepares journal entries and reviews accounting classifications in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles.
  • Assists in reviewing and auditing accounting systems for the Department.
  • Identifies areas of weakness in internal controls and makes written recommendations for improvement.
  • Assures compliance with state and federally regulated program policy and performance requirements, specifically DHS-1.
  • Participates in and present reports as required at Health and Human Services Committee and other meetings.
  • Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing
    explanations and interpretation.
  • Serves as a financial resource to others.
  • Performs special projects and/or requests for internal management reporting.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate will be calm, organized, detail oriented, responsible, ethical
    and knowledgeable with good judgment and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated track record of working successfully with colleagues, supervisors, and subordinates in a collaborative service delivery environment.
  • Must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with three years of experience; or associate degree in accounting with five years experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of Health and Human Services and supervisory experience preferred.
  • Must have experience with reviewing financial statements, strong written and verbal communication skills, and an understanding of internal control concepts and risk assessment practices with experience in applying these concepts to plan, perform, and report on the evaluation of various business procedures
  • Knowledge and experience with business software including proficiency in using spreadsheet applications, specifically Excel and Google Sheets.
  • Knowledge and experience in working with automated financial information systems including integrated and non-integrated subsidiary systems.
  • Knowledge and experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing.
  • Knowledge and understanding of business and government terminology, office procedures, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of services offered within Health and Human Services.
  • Knowledge of or experience with trauma-informed principles and practices is preferred.
  • Ability to relate to people, demonstrate respect, and to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and follow complex oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to complete tasks and to work closely with the supervisor and others.
  • Ability to demonstrate reliability, resourcefulness, initiative, and good judgment.
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
  • Ability to protect and practice discretion with confidential information.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
  • Ability to work with complex math and accounting issues.
  • Ability to manage time.
  • Must have unlimited access to an automobile, a valid driver's license, and the ability to independently and efficiently navigate to a variety of community, regional, and state-wide locations.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • This position reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for the supervision of the accounts payable, billing, and purchasing accounting support staff.
  • Frequent contact with co-workers, consumers, State, County and other authorities, community partners and members of the public. Provides leadership and direction to accounting staff.
  • Frequently works with managers, supervisors, and other employees in the
    Department of Health and Human Services, and with county employees in other
    departments, particularly Finance and information Systems. Frequently in contact
    with representatives of state and other governmental organizations, contract agencies, vendors, and consumers.
  • Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting but involves travel and
    performance in a variety of community and regional locations. Ability to lift up to
    20 pounds and a combination of sitting and standing postures may be required.
  • Ability to minimally work 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week is required.
  • Must be able to operate and be conversant with office equipment including phone, computer, facsimile , calculator, printer and photocopier. Expertise with
    web based and various software applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and keyboarding proficiency are essential.
  • Risk of blood-borne pathogen exposure is considered low.


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