MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT-SENIOR

** THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF MILWAUKEE EMPLOYEES ONLY **

The Management Accountant-Senior oversees the processing of the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) 1800 employee payroll and accurately reports human resources actions for Department of Public Works’ (DPW) employees.

Payroll

• Review DPW payroll personnel and timekeeping transactions for accuracy.
• Audit employee leave accruals, service dates, title seniority dates and salary anniversary dates.
• Monitor special pay practices, including attainment of salary increment requirements.
• Review and approve all payroll adjustments, including Sick Leave Control Incentive Program (SLCIP) submittals.
• Research payroll related inquires.

Lead

• Compile and maintain detailed payroll procedures for staff.
• Train payroll assistants in all aspects of their job duties.

1. Regular status as a City of Milwaukee employee, having successfully completed a probationary period for a civil service position, or status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed term position.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
3. Two years of experience in payroll administration, accounting, and/ or finance related to this position.

Equivalent combinations 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 the City’s Human Resources System (HRMS) – currently Oracle’s Peoplesoft and CityTime (City’s payroll system).

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of mathematics and accounting related to complex payroll functions; ability to make accurate calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and clearly explain benefits, payroll deductions, leave policies, procedures, and forms.
• Ability to learn and use the City’s HRMS, CityTime and other reporting software.
• Ability to guide users in the use of CityTime and PeopleSoft HRMS.
• Ability to learn and apply payroll and federal compliance requirements.
• Skill in conducting research, analyzing complex issues, and formulating recommendations.  
• Ability to proficiently use spreadsheets, databases, word processing software, and statistical programs.
• Commitment to keeping up-to-date with best practices in accounting.

INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION

• Ability to work well independently and function as part of a team.
• 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.  
• Written communication skills to produce clear and error free written communications.
• Verbal communication skills to effectively convey information to staff and other managers.

JUDGMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Ability to organize work to effectively and efficiently, utilizing resources to accomplish multiple tasks according to deadlines.
• Ability to perform under pressure, to manage multiple priorities, and to work within tight time constraints.
• Ability to apply ethics and exercise the importance of independence.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify problems and make sound decisions, including situations where only limited information is available.
• Ability to perform work honestly and with sensitivity, to maintain confidentiality, and to safeguard City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2JX) is $72,768-$92,612 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $74,951-$95,390 annually. Appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education, experience and accomplishments, an evaluation of written communication, interviews, and/or other assessment methods. The Department of Public Works reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to proceed in the selection process. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to the position.

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. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the selection process at the time and place designated by the hiring authority.

NOTE: Transfer/Promotional Opportunities and Promotional Examinations are not open to Milwaukee Public Schools employees or to the public. Only current City of Milwaukee employees and civilian personnel in MFD and MPD hired through a City Service Commission process who have successfully passed a probationary period for a Civil Service position or who have status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed term position will be considered. Individuals with exempt, provisional, temporary, or emergency appointments are not eligible for transfer.

• Applications can be accessed by visiting 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 in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

EEO Code 202

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