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The Pepin County Finance Department is recruiting a full-time Accounting Specialist. This position performs financial analysis, reporting, auditing, contracting, and budgeting functions for the Department of Human Services. The work is performed under the authority and direction of the Finance Director and in collaboration with the Human Services Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the development of the Human Services annual operating budget and final compilation of budget. Carry out the DHS Director and Finance Director guidance and direction for building the annual budget and computing the proposed tax levy. Assist staff with preparing budgets for committee review and Finance Director approval.
2. Assist in updating and implementing DHS county financial procedures, policies, and practice standards for all programs. Ensure compliance across all DHS divisions.
3. Prepare a variety of financial reports for funding sources and provide ongoing analysis of funding regulations, allowable costs to maximize revenues from these complex funding sources and ensure compliance with state/federal reporting standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting with two years’ accounting experience, with experience in a Health and Human Services related field preferred.
2. Knowledge of Accounting Principles and business math, ability to accurately work with figures.
3. Ability to work cooperatively with other professional and para-professional staff both within and outside of this Department.
4. Knowledge of office practices, procedures, terminology, computer operations and software, spreadsheet set up, and other office machine use.
5. Skill in understanding and carrying out complex oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to continuously make changes to deal with the ongoing, ever-increasing demands placed in this department by Federal and State agencies.

The 2025 Wage scale for the position is dependent on experience for $28.86 – $32.98 per hour. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a complete benefit package including Wisconsin Retirement.

Application forms may be obtained at: www.co.pepin.wi.us or by contacting Pepin County personnel Department at 715-672-8704. Completed applications, resumes, and cover letters should be emailed to mweiss@co.pepin.wi.us or mailed to PO Box 39, Durand, WI 54736.

Position will remain open until filled. Pepin County is an equal opportunity employer.