Finance Supervisor (HHS) Accounts Payable

Posting number: 2603508

Department: DHHS Fiscal

Job classification: Finance Supervisor (DHHS-Fiscal)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Management, Human Services

Summary

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.

Why Join Our Team?

• Lead a talented and supportive fiscal team.
• Make a meaningful impact within Health & Human Services.
• Collaborate with dedicated professionals committed to serving the community.
• Use your leadership and financial expertise to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a rewarding career in public service while helping support programs that make a difference every day.

Work Hours: 8:00am to 4:30 pm with possibilities of comp time.

Location:
Department of Health and Human Services Fiscal located at
320 S. Walnut St.
Appleton, WI 54911

Learn more about our benefits here including being a part of our Wisconsin Retirement System Pension and utilize our on-site and near-site clinic if you take our benefits:

https://www.outagamie.gov/Our-County/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-Information

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred. 
• 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.

Supplemental information

• 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.

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