Accountant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on15200, Fieldstone Drive, Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53005, United States
About the Role
The Accountant (Finance) serves as a vital link between the city's financial operations and the public. This full-time position supports the Finance department by managing core accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining transparency for staff, elected officials, and citizens. The role is designed to uphold fiscal integrity while providing responsive service to the community.
Day in the Life
Your work will center on the precision of the general ledger. You will prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries, reconcile accounts, and manage the import of procurement card activity. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to billing and collections, whether handling general billing, special assessments, or utility invoices. You will identify delinquent charges, monitor collection activities, and work with vendors to ensure accurate billing generation.
Depending on operational needs, you will also support payroll processing or utility billing services. In payroll, you will assist with time-data entry, maintain wage and benefit tables, and reconcile deduction accounts. In utility billing, you will manage water meter data imports, handle customer records, and process ACH payments. Beyond daily transactions, you will assist with year-end closings, audit schedules, and the preparation of complex reports for the Sewer and Water Board, Public Service Commission, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
You will also serve as a point of contact for inquiries from attorneys, title companies, and the public regarding real estate closings, bankruptcy cases, and billing disputes. The role requires you to investigate issues, resolve citizen complaints, and train department staff on financial procedures and policies.
Hiring Process
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications of an Associate's degree in Accounting and three years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered. The selection process will evaluate candidates based on their technical accounting skills, public sector experience, and ability to manage sensitive financial data.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
15200, Fieldstone Drive, Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53005, United States
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePrepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly or quarterly
- check_circleImport monthly procurement card activity into the general ledger
- check_circlePrepare general billing and special assessment invoices and monitor collection activity
- check_circleAssist with year-end close and preparation of audit schedules
- check_circleMaintain fixed asset records and assist with related financial reporting
- check_circleSupport budget activities including data entry, calculations, and analysis
- check_circleReview and approve employee reimbursement requests in accordance with policies
- check_circleCompile sales tax reports and assist with accounts payable functions
- check_circleProcess bi-weekly payroll data and reconcile payroll deduction accounts
- check_circleAdminister quarterly utility billing functions including meter data import and customer billing
- check_circleTrain Finance and other department staff in methods and procedures
- check_circleCalculate and provide special assessments for placement on the tax roll
Requirements
- verifiedAssociate's degree in Accounting or similar field
- verifiedMinimum of three (3) years experience in accounting or administrative and office support experience
Nice to Have
Experience in the public sector.
