Staff Accountant

Manitowoc County Human Services Dept. is seeking a Staff Accountant. This position performs advanced accounting functions to accurately forecast costs, capture maximum reimbursements, and accurately report the financial status of the Human Services Department and manages billing configuration to ensure accuracy of service and financial data. This position will:

Provide accounting analysis and projections to forecast costs for programs and services.
Assist in the creation and modification of policies and procedures to ensure that billing configuration in the Client Management Software is accurate. Determine the set up necessary for new program and grant reporting. Create documentation of billing configuration processes and procedures.
Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget. Analyze cost variances.
Act as central point of contact for third-party billing which includes the authorization and configuration of service codes in the billing software.
Provide technical support and consultation regarding the operation and extraction of data from the Client management Software. Troubleshoot problems and resolves operational issues. Increase the efficiency of financial reporting by creating automatic reports, widgets and other operational tools.

A bachelors degree in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Strong Excel skills are required and experience in SQL and Crystal reports is desirable.