The Finance Supervisor (DHHS-Fiscal), provides day-to-day supervision of the activities of the fiscal staff, reviews fiscal operations and systems to ensure efficient and accurate operation, and performs various accounting functions.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 hours shifts with possibilities of comp time. Remote Work:Available at least one day a week upon successful completion of 6 months in this role Location: DHHS Fiscal at the Outagamie County Government Center at 320 S. Walnut St. in Appleton, WI Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits package which also includes being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System Pension. We also have an employee on-site and near-site clinic for those that take our benefits, which are free. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises and directs the activities of the fiscal unit accounts receivable or accounts payable staff, monitoring the overall workload of individual fiscal unit staff to insure timely completion of tasks.
Ensures the preparation of fiscal reports to the County, State and Federal governments.
Regularly reviews existing procedures and reporting systems to ensure appropriateness and efficiency and assists with the development of fiscal procedures for new programs.
Performs fiscal monitoring of department programs, including expenditures and revenues, data collection, monthly reports and reimbursements.
Performs monthly and annual accounting functions including financial projections, program staff productivity reports, and department and program budgets.
Assists management staff in fiscal decisions, providing and analyzing data, recommending methods and adjusting projections as needed.
Provides support and leadership to program management staff including the development of fiscal procedures for new programs and procedural reviews as appropriate.
Prepares documents and schedules for the single audit, working with auditors as required.
Reviews and approves payment vouchers, time sheets, reports, and purchased service payrolls for the department.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Three to five years accounting experience.
Supervisory experience in accounting in a health and human services setting preferred.
For the AR Team Supervisor - experience with Medicaid, Medicare, and other third party billing preferred.
Proficient in Excel and Word required.
Or, any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Required or Preferred Skills
Assign, supervise, and review work done by others.
Evaluate employees, prepare employee performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding the selection, discipline, and discharge of employees.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and apply procedures and governmental policies/regulations.
Communicate effectively with Health and Human Services and other department personnel, County board, State personnel, contract agency personnel, private, County and other auditors, and others verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
Knowledge of internal control procedures and concepts.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, calculator, photocopier and telephone.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
