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Assistant Finance Director
Rock County, WI —Janesville, WI
- $51.52 - $56.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Word processing
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
Senior Vice President of Treasury Management
Hendricks Commercial Properties/Geronimo Hospitality Group —Beloit, WI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- System design
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Accounting Manager
FGS-WI LLC —Milton, WI
- $105,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Inventory management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Finance Director/Plant Controller
PROFESSIONAL POWER PRODUCTS INC —Darien, WI
- $145,000 - $170,000 a year
- CPA
- Computer literacy
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Director, Accounting (Manufacturing Background)
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes —Beloit, WI
- Full-time
- CPA
- System design
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Accounting Manager
GOEX —Janesville, WI
- $81,950 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Lead-Shared Services Specialist
STI Holdings, Inc. —Stoughton, WI
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
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Manager - Accounting
STI Holdings, Inc. —Stoughton, WI
- CPA
- Office
- Analysis skills
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- CPA
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Assistant Finance Director

Rock County, WI -
Janesville, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$51.52 - $56.11 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Internal controls
Management
Team supervision
Bachelor's degree
Task prioritization
Segregation of duties analysis

Full Job Description

Position Summary and Job Duties

This recruitment will close on Monday, September 7th, 2026

Applications will be screened the week of September 14th, 2026

Interviews will be held the week of September 28th, 2026

Highly professional accounting position that assists in planning, organizing, and directing the various functions of the Financial Services Department. This position will play a key role in the County's reporting requirements and in the development of the County's annual budget, development of the County's capital improvement plan, leading the annual financial statement audit process, and directly overseeing divisions under Financial Services (ex. Accounting, Payroll, Public Works. etc.). Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of accounting standards throughout all County offices. Maintain the County' general ledger, act as system's administrator for the County's accounting software and to produce and/or develop reports as needed. This position must understand internal controls and implement processes to maintain separation of duties.

50% Maintain the County's general ledger and acts as systems administrator for accounting software:

Oversees the maintenance of the County's general ledger by guiding and reviewing the work of the Accounting Division. Deals with more unusual or complex issues as well as researching and implementing new accounting requirements. Maintains the County's chart of accounts.
Performs significant majority of accounting activities necessary to close the year and record all related material transactions.
Organizes the preparation for the County's annual audit, including the single audit, and acts as lead. Prepares more complex audit work papers and works closely with other County departments during audit preparation.
Review new GASB standards and implement the standards for the county.
Manage and maintain the County's fixed assets. Work with departments who manage and maintain their own fixed asset schedules for accuracy.
Record new borrowings in the general ledger and update related workpapers.
Reconcile general ledger accounts that are not assigned to others or require significant knowledge or skill.
Monitor fund balances and classifications.
Reviews and posts journal entries.

15% Compile, review and confirm the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards (SEFSA)

Review all federal revenues for consideration of inclusion in the SEFSA.
Gather and review grant agreements to gather information required for the SEFSA.
Confirm that federal awards should be included in that year's SEFSA.
Review and extract information from GEARS and SPARC reports for the SEFSA. Work with departments to confirm information.
Lead and coordinate the single audit, gathering work papers and supporting documents and answering questions.

5% Act as a liaison to county departments in conjunction with the Finance Director and help train departments in financial duties

Works with other departments to promote good accounting practices, provide direction and advice, answer questions, and solve problems.
Reach out to department managers as necessary to perform duties or facilitate county work.
Review department work flows and train department finance managers and clerks on how to perform their financial activities.

20% Supervise Financial Services Employees

Direct and train Accounting Division employees in the performance of their duties and department activities.
Review work and provide feedback of Accounting Division employees.
Assist the Payroll Supervisor in oversight of the Payroll Division. Act as backup to the Payroll Supervisor as needed. Monitors payroll accounts, investigates and trouble shoots problems as necessary. Works with the Payroll Supervisor, HR, and IT to implement process changes or enhancements.
Assist the Public Works Accounting Supervisor in oversight of the DPW Accounting Division. Act as backup to the DPW Accounting Supervisor as needed. Monitors DPW accounts, investigates and trouble shoots problems as necessary. Works with the DPW Accounting Supervisor on reports submitted to external parties (WisDOT, Municipalities, etc).
Conduct performance evaluations, hiring, promotion, and disciplinary actions as necessary.

5% Administer the county budget

Assist the Finance Director and Administration with the development of the County budget.
Review the budget to ensure that transactions are recorded as intended, including cost allocations, charge backs, revenue allocation and annual transfers.
Assist the Finance Director and Administration with the development of the County's Five- Year Capital Improvement Plan.
In conjunction with the Finance Director, assist departments with administration of the County budget and associated problem resolution.

5% Performs other duties as assigned

Success Factors (KSA's)

High level of discretion with decisions restricted only by Departmental and County policies. Little direct guidance from supervisor. Important goals would not be achieved and the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the County would potentially be seriously affected should an erroneous decision be made.
Considerable knowledge of accounting principles/procedures and of their application to a variety of transactions and problems.
Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting and public administration, including GASB pronouncements and GAAP procedures.
Working knowledge of state and federal statutes related to governmental accounting/reporting.
Considerable knowledge of payroll processing, procedures, and employer tax law as it relates to payroll administration.
Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Wisconsin Retirement System and Social Security Administration as it relates to payroll administration.
Considerable knowledge of computer software packages, including but not limited to excel, word, etc.
Ability to apply accounting principles to the maintenance of voluminous financial and accounting transactions.
Ability to manage projects and prioritize tasks.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and detail while working under time constraints. Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural questions.
Ability to research and resolve financial questions.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts which require skill in dealing with and influencing others, as well as initiating changes in policy/procedure to address the issue so to avoid having to deal with the issue again in the future.
Ability to effectively resolve conflict with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to supervise, train, and direct staff.
Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations at all levels of the organization, outside vendors/client representatives/peers and the public, and ability to relate effectively with people of varied backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
Ability to work autonomously, in team/collaborative environments, and cross-functionally with other departments.
Ability to think strategically, commit to continuous process improvement, and work collaboratively within the organization.
Skilled in listening, critical tining, problem analysis, and problem solving.
Skilled in monitoring one's own work to ensure quality, accuray, and thoroughness. Sound judgement in recognizing scope of authority.

Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Three to five years accounting experience preferably in governmental accounting
Supervision experience

Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)

Physical elements:

Ability to sit, stand, walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Equipment use:

Ability to use a computer and computer keyboard
Familiar with the use of other types of office equipment such as printer, fax machine, copy machine, etc

Working conditions:

Almost all indoor work

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