Milwaukee County Hiring for Senior Accountant Retirement Analyst (CPA) Job at Milwaukee, WI Full Time

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, House of Corrections, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs.

Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

Come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Senior Accountant Retirement Analyst Department: Human Resources Full-time Job Summary Assists the Retirement Plan Services (RPS) Director and Milwaukee County Pension Board in the effective management of the Employee Retirement System (ERS), with an emphasis on portfolio investment coordination, accounting policies and procedures, and fiscal operations. Job Responsibilities • Reconcile Annual Pension/Direct Budgets/Investment Trustee Statements – Coordinate the reconciliation of the pension system and investment portfolios to the General Ledger, the encoding of Trustee statements and reconciliation of checking accounts and cash disbursements to the pension roll on a monthly basis. • Prepare Pension Board Reports and Attend Board/Committee Meetings – After reconciliation, prepare fiscal Pension Board reports, budget to actual reports, and investment reports for the Milwaukee County Pension Board.

Present to the Pension Board at each Board meeting (at least 6 per year). Quarterly reporting of financial statements. • Maintain Fiscal Compliance – Ensure pension system fiscal policies are compliant with all Federal and State reporting requirements. Research and implement new fiscal procedures based on current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IRS pension plan guidelines.

• Coordinate Annual Audit – Coordinate with outside auditors and staff as necessary for the annual audit and preparation of annual report. Prepare all requested reports and audit samples. Establish and maintain management controls and monitoring. • Respond Fiscal Requests – When requested, provide response and reports to regulatory agencies, County Board, Pension Board, investment managers, custodians, managers, and other County personnel.
• Day-to-Day Fiscal Operations – Oversee and maintain the invoice process, recording of all investment capital calls/distributions, and County-paid admin expenses. Design, develop, implement and maintain procedures for the fiscal/accounting system and operations for both ERS and OBRA pension distributions. • Staff Supervision and Department Leadership – Instruct and supervise all activities of the Fiscal Office Assistant. Attend departmental meetings as a member of the RPS Leadership Team.

Collaborate with other department areas on policies, processes and questions. • Ability to properly or safely operate computers and general office equipment. • Ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 20 lbs. • Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experience • Current residency within the State of Wisconsin required • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or closely related field required • Three (3) years or more work experience in Accounting, Tax Law or IRS Guidelines required • One (1) year or more work experience in a Supervisory or Management role required • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required • Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel required Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the State of Wisconsin. In accordance with Rule III section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience. Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. Effective October 1, 2021, Milwaukee County will require all employees to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request.

All persons offered a position will be required to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination at time of hire or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request and been approved for an accommodation prior to hire.