ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Under the direction of the Revenue and Financial Services Manager, the Accounting Specialist develops and implements overhead and user cost rates for the allocation of overhead costs related to City services. The Accounting Specialist also administers the Sewer User Administration Fund 46, prepares financial reports, and provides revenue forecasting.

Cost Accounting

• With the approval from Housing and Urban Development (HUD), develop and implement the City’s Central Service Cost Allocation Plan and Indirect Cost Proposal for the allocation of City overhead costs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the City’s annual fringe benefit and indirect salary cost rates for the allocation of fringe benefit costs.
• Develop space usage rates for allocation, budget, and recovery of costs for the use of City Hall Complex building space.
• Respond to inquiries from external auditors, staff from funding sources, and internal staff of various departments regarding rates.

 Sewer User Administration

• Perform weekly accounting and payment processing of wholesale user charge invoices.
• Perform the accounting for sewer user revenues.
• Prepare sewer user rates for recovery of annual sewer service charges.

 Financial Services

• Account for Police Trust transactions and monthly reconciliation.
• Prepare Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) billings.
• Prepare cash deposits.
• Assist with the preparation of reports relating to receivables, revenue, and financial services.

 We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here.

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
2. Two years of professional accounting experience and/or experience performing professional financial analysis. 

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Experience working with Oracle’s Peoplesoft Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

Technical

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and processes.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents.
• Knowledge of mathematics and the ability to make accurate calculations.
• Skill in proficiently using spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems such as Oracle’s Peoplesoft Financial Management Information System (FMIS).
• Skill in conducting research, analyzing complex issues, and formulating recommendations.
• Attention to detail in order to reconcile accounts and to ensure accuracy for accounting transactions and activities.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Effective verbal communications skills, including the ability to present data and findings in a concise and clear manner before various audiences.
• Effective written communication skills, including the ability to credibly write reports, business correspondence, emails, and procedures manuals so they can be understood by individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work well independently and function as part of a team.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with diverse groups of coworkers, supervisors, departmental representatives, and City officials, including people whose backgrounds may differ from one's own.

Critical Thinking and Responsibility

• Ability to organize work to effectively and efficiently utilize resources to accomplish multiple tasks according to deadlines.
• Ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Ability to maintain composure when performing under pressure.
• Ability to effectively analyze and resolve issues and as well as to exercise sound judgment.
• Honesty, integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality, and ability to adhere to fundamental principles of ethical behavior for accountants.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2JX) $69,943-$89,016 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $72,041-$91,686 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following: 

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leave 
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Comptroller's Office reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FLING DATE- The examination will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATION and further information may be accessed by visiting https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.