Join Our Team as an Accountant in the City of West Allis Finance Department!
Are you a detail-oriented and organized professional ready to make a difference? The City of West Allis Finance Department is seeking an Accountant to support our dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Finance Director and collaborate closely with our Payroll Specialist to ensure smooth operation of the City’s payroll systems and assist with grant compliance.
As an Accountant, your key responsibilities will include:
Payroll
- Operating payroll software systems and providing technical support.
- Providing a supportive role in payroll processing and stepping in to process payroll when needed
- Remitting payroll taxes and deductions.
- Balancing payroll accounts.
- Setting up new and maintaining employees in our accounting and timekeeping systems.
- Maintaining detailed change logs for reconciliation.
- Reconciling monthly WRS reports and filing employee earnings and hours online, as needed.
Grants
- Performing grant compliance procedures for specific grants assigned.
- Reconciling provided information to the general ledger for accuracy.
Other general accounting as assigned, including:
- Providing backup to the AP specialist.
- Supporting payroll processing and stepping in to process payroll when needed.
If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in finance and accounting, this is the perfect role for you! Enjoy a competitive benefits package including contributory medical and fully paid dental benefits, a contributory dual pension program, and generous time off. West Allis residents earn an additional 5% on top of the pay range. Learn more and apply today!