Senior Accountant - HHS (Finance) presso Walworth County, WI

This position is responsible for oversight of the health and human services department financial budget, fiscal planning and implementation of new programs, monitoring the daily use of the general ledger software and ensuring maximum reimbursement from external funding sources through governmental reporting and working with state financial workgroups. This position will assist the assigned departments in budgeting, accounting and reporting to ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with accounting guidelines, County policies, State statutes, legal compliance, audit compliance and in supporting County department heads related to financial functions. This position consults with department managers and representatives from state and federal agencies on financial issues of concern.  

Other duties may be assigned. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

 

Supports the financial needs of management and staff in the health and human services department.

Manages the preparation and monitoring of the health and human services department’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets, under the direction of the finance manager and in cooperation with the director of health and human services.

Prepares budget and financial analyses, financial forecasts, expense allocations and analyses of fiscal trends.

Analyzes strategies for claiming reimbursement from State and other agencies for DHHS services, managing the claims process to maximize reimbursement.

Timely prepares all monthly, quarterly and annual fiscal reports/claims for HHS federal and state funding.

Participates in DHHS financial workgroups to implement new pilot programs.

Understands and assists with periodic operational and financial reviews of DHHS financial related software packages, including Netsmart software, and ensures system accuracy.

Works with DHHS managers on a quarterly basis to review and adjust allowance for uncollectible accounts according to historical and current collection practices.

Utilizes the MUNIS accounting system to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for individual programs within the DHHS domain and to ensure compliance with single audit guidelines.

Serves as the DHHS liaison with external auditors for the DHHS annual audit and supervises the preparation of reports and other materials that the annual audit and other audits may require.

Compiles HHS financial reports necessary to complete the single audit (Schedule of Awards, etc.).

Provides consultation to DHHS managers on fiscal issues, including budgeting and reporting, billing and collections, service charges, contracted services and other financial areas of concern.

In conjunction with the HS Manager–Administration, compiles rate setting information or  annual required reports for specified HHS areas.

Prepares financial aspects for DHHS grant applications, administers and accounts for grant expenditures and revenues, and documents claims for reimbursement.

Ensures grant fiscal reporting requirements are met as identified within grant documents.

Analyzes all HHS provider audits for financial requirements.

Participates in DHHS management meetings as directed by the director of health and human services.

Maintains good working relationships with county, state and other entities in financial and related areas of responsibility.

Presents financial information to county groups such as the County Board, Finance Committee, HHS Board, etc.

Prepares monthly general ledger reconciliation reports.

Directs and assists county departments in proper accounting procedures and develops financial analytical tools for their use

Documents tasks and job duties related to various accounting and budgeting functions.

Proposes financial policies/ordinances that will ensure accurate budgetary and financial compliance. 

Stays abreast of new accounting principles and standards, county policy, legal developments, and state statutes.

Provides backup to senior accountants or accountants as assigned.

Special projects as assigned.

Demonstrates a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise.

This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies and precedents; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges and problems occurring in this position must be addressed within broader, department-wide procedures and practices.

 

Tools and Equipment Used
Copy Machine

Telephone               

Calculator                  
Personal Computer/Printer

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.