Accountant

Applications are now being accepted for a Full-time Accountant position with the Lincoln County Finance Department.

To be considered, applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application form. Applications are accepted until position is filled.

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Who We Are:

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Job Summary

This position is to perform and coordinate various accounting functions including preparing reports, maintaining records, and related duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-
inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Maintains fund accounting system in accordance with GAAP requirements. Assists
departments with GAAP procedures, internal controls, and financial efficiency.
Analyzes and reviews general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
Creates and posts journal entries as needed.
Functions as the general ledger administrator.
Assists with year-end closing and audit work papers; assists auditors as required.
Oversees Forestry fund and grants and functions as the CHEMSPRO administrator.
Works with medical biller and oversees ambulance accounts receivable and works as
SWEET BILLING system administrator. Reconciles EMS fund and provides oversight
committee reports.
Oversee Land grant accounting
Oversee Sheriff grant accounting, inmate billing/collections, submitting debt to collections,
reconciles Lockdown program
Oversees and directs Finance Department account technician.
Prepares year-end and audit spreadsheets.
Maintains accounting journals and spreadsheets.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Finance Director.

Required Work Experienced/Essential Skills Required to Perform Position/Duties

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with three to five years government accounting experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

WAGE & Benefits:

This full-time position has a starting hourly wage of $27.19 to $33.07 based on experience.

BENEFITS:

Eligibility for Lincoln County benefit package including:

Health Insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a Traditional Health Plan)
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Long-Term Disability
Vision Insurance
Vacation- available on day one!
Generous Sick Leave
10 paid Holidays per year
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)- paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
Allstate Plans- Accident, Critical Illness and Short Term Disability
Wisconsin Retirement System. As an employee of Lincoln County, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), which is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!

Applicants must complete and submit a Lincoln County Employment Application Form. Application forms are available at the Lincoln County Service Center (upper level), 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill, Wisconsin and on the County’s website at http://www.co.lincoln.wi.us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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