Highway Maintenance Accountant

Position Summary This position, under the general supervision of the Program Management and Roadside Facilities Chief, provides interpretation, analysis, and statistical reporting of financial data for functional areas of the Bureau of Highway Maintenance (BHM). The position serves as the expert for the division's Maintenance Program Management (MPM), performing internal and external reconciliations, including County Highway Department submissions for routine and complex maintenance activities for the state highway facilities. The position will develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to document financial system operations; establish and maintain financial accounts and other records within financial systems; and produce various specialized accounting reports. This position provides interpretation, analysis, and statistical reporting of financial data for functional areas of the Bureau of Highway Maintenance (BHM). The position serves as the expert for the division's Maintenance Program Management (MPM), performing internal and external reconciliations, including County Highway Department submissions for routine and complex maintenance activities for the state highway facilities. The position will develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to document financial system operations; establish and maintain financial accounts and other records within financial systems; and produce various specialized accounting reports. This position will review the timeliness, accuracy, and appropriateness of county invoices, budgets, and other data in the maintenance program. This position will work directly with the counties to correct errors, as well as identify and resolve issues pertaining to accounting practices and invoicing procedures. When the position finds discrepancies of large magnitude, or issues that otherwise cannot be resolved directly with the counties without additional review, the position will reach out to the Bureau of Financial Management (BFM) to determine if an audit is needed. When audits performed by BFM verify the discrepancies, this position will then work with the counties to correct errors and provide additional training and guidance to prevent similar errors. This may involve development of new or revising existing policies and procedures to ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state and federal laws and policies. This position will also be responsible for creating appropriate documentation to guide 72 counties, involving multiple complex appropriations for accurate invoicing and reporting for maintenance activities performed on the state highway system ($200M annual appropriation). This position is responsible for providing conceptual enhancements to other team members for MPM, as well as leading training and providing procedural direction for the counties and regional staff. This position will also review requests for new and/or adjusted equipment reimbursement rates and assist Bureau of Financial Management (BFM) in establishing rates. This includes researching new technologies, developing policies and procedures related to new technologies, and collaborating with counties to upgrade their fleets and adopt updated practices related to these new technologies. This position will develop appropriate accounting procedures for new equipment and other county expenses related to the maintenance program. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required. The position needs to become an expert in several Department of Transportation (DOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD), and Department of Administration (DOA) financial systems including but not limited to Maintenance Program Management (MPM) and County Highway Equipment Management System (CHEMS). This position is required to be knowledgeable in program accounting for all areas of BHM and must be able to back up budget and invoicing requirements as needed. General accounting principles and theories will be used by this position to ensure all agency programs are accurate and in compliance with financial requirements for all funding. Salary Information This position is in schedule-range 07-03 with an annual salary of $56,160 - $69,680, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. Job Details WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer. Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting. Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice. Qualifications Candidates must have either a 4 year or master's degree in accounting, finance, or auditing or commensurate professional experience. A minimally qualified applicant for this position must also have education, training, or experience with all the following: Reconciling, analyzing, and preparing financial information. Using financial systems and/or finance-related platforms. Providing guidance and/or assistance to internal and/or external customers or business partners. How To Apply Apply online. To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Allie Strullmyer at or . 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