MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT-SENIOR

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 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.

The Management Accountant Senior plans, implements, and supervises the accounting activities for the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL), including monitoring budgetary and financial administration of operations and maintenance (O&M), grant and capital funds.

Accounting and Reporting

• Perform accounting, reporting, and billing for operating, reimbursable, capital, and grant projects.
• Coordinate with program managers regarding submission of financial documentation and expenditure reporting.
• Maintain records and documentation for contracts, billing, receivables and payables to ensure compliance.
• Develop and distribute internal reports for departmental management on grant and project spending, revenue, and other fiscal topics.
• Work in partnership with other City departments, auditors, grantors, and MPL staff to resolve issues and discrepancies.

Budget and Finance

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, including analyzing and summarizing operating expenditure and salary data.
• Monitor budget accounts while maintaining expense and revenue records.  Prepare related reports as needed.

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.

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Two year of accounting and/or financial experience related to the position.  

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also 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.

Technical

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting, budgeting, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Knowledge of grant accounting and the ability to learn related state and federal grant procedures.
• Commitment to keeping up-to-date with best practices in accounting.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret complex work-related documents such as contracts, budgets, financial statements, accounting policies and procedures, corporate documents, and audit reports.
• Ability to proficiently use spreadsheets, databases, word processing software, and statistical programs.
• Skill in conducting research, analyzing complex issues, and formulating recommendations.  
• Ability to learn and use the City’s Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) and Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and other reporting software.

Communication and Interpersonal   

• Ability to work well independently and function as part of a team.
• Verbal communications skills, including the ability to present data and findings in a concise and clear manner before various audiences.
• 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 practice active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Ability to lead and work cooperatively with team members, grant partners and participants, departmental representatives, and City officials.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one's own.  

Judgment and Responsibility 

• Ability to organize work to effectively and efficiently, utilizing resources to accomplish multiple tasks according to deadlines.
• Ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely manner, with limited supervision.
• Ability to perform under pressure, to manage multiple priorities, and to work within tight time constraints.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify problems and make sound decisions, including situations where only limited information is available.
• Ability to apply ethics and exercise the importance of independence.
• Honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

The current salary range (2JX) is $71,341- 90,796 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $73,482-$93,520 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.   

BENEFITS  

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 leaves
• 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: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process 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 selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. 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/.

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• 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.